HV Substation SCADA & Metering Engineer

AES Corporation

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$113,000–$141,525 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Aug 10, 2026

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Below market

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About AES Corporation

AES Corporation is a global energy company that owns and operates power plants and provides energy storage solutions, delivering affordable and sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio of generation assets. Industry: Electric Power Generation & Energy

AES Corporation currently has 14 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · HV Substation SCADA & Metering Engineer

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The HV Substation SCADA & Metering Engineer will join our engineering team at a senior level, providing critical technical insight for the design, testing, commissioning, and integration of high-voltage substation SCADA systems and complex metering schemes in renewable energy projects. Daily tasks include reviewing designs, approving configurations, supporting on-site commissioning, coordinating with third-party consultants, and ensuring accurate data quality checks for generation forecasts and actuals. The role requires expertise in SCADA protocols like DNP3, MODBUS, OPC/UA, and SEL, as well as familiarity with energy management software and project management tools. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical or computer engineering, at least three years of experience in utilities or power system SCADA, and knowledge of renewable energy systems such as solar, BESS, and wind power plants.

Skills

SCADA DNP3 TCP/IP MODBUS OPC/UA SEL Virtual Machines Windows Linux Solar BESS Wind Power Plants GE SCADA Platform EATON SCADA Platform SEL SCADA Platform SMP Tools AcSELerator Quickset RTAC CISCO LAN Hardware Moxa LAN Hardware Hirschmann LAN Hardware ASE2000 Protocol Analyzer Wireshark IEC 61850 Inductive Automation Ignition Python GIS

What you'll do

  • Review and approve SCADA systems designs and communication architectures.
  • Support commissioning and point-to-point testing of substation SCADA systems.
  • Coordinate metering schemes for renewable power plants with third-party consultants.
  • Ensure proper installation and configuration of revenue and control meters.
  • Perform QA/QC data quality checks on output meter data for accuracy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to create efficient generation dashboards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or associate's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in utilities or Power System SCADA.
  • Working knowledge of SCADA systems, DNP3, Ethernet, IP Networks, and serial communication.
  • Experience with TCP/IP, DNP3, MODBUS, OPC/UA, and SEL protocols.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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