[Hiring] SCADA & Network Engineer @Sungrow USA Corporation

Role Description

Sungrow is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled SCADA Network Engineer to support utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects within the Sungrow COE organization. This role will focus on industrial communications, SCADA integration, OT networking, Linux-based systems, and interoperability between BESS equipment, EMS/PCS systems, customer SCADA platforms, and utility interfaces.

The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols including:

• Modbus
• CANbus
• RS-485
• OPC UA
• DNP3
• IEC 61850

Along with practical experience integrating and troubleshooting SCADA and historian platforms such as Ignition and AVEVA PI System (OSIsoft PI).

This position will work cross-functionally with engineering, commissioning, service, and customer teams to support commissioning activities, diagnose communication issues, validate data flow, and optimize system integration for utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA integration industrial networking, or energy storage systems.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS or renewable energy systems.
• Understanding of EMS, PCS, substation communication, and utility integration requirements.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks and field devices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols including:
• Modbus TCP/RTU
• CANbus
• RS-485
• OPC UA/DA
• TCP/IP networking
• Experience with one or more SCADA/HMI platforms:
• Ignition
• AVEVA/Wonderware
• FactoryTalk
• WinCC
• EcoStruxure
• Other similar systems
• Experience with industrial historians and data platforms such as:
• AVEVA PI System (OSIsoft PI)
• Canary Historian
• InfluxDB
• Other similar historian platforms
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure including:
• Managed switches
• VLANs
• Firewalls
• Industrial ethernet devices
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Wiring diagrams
• Network architecture drawings
• Register maps
• Technical communication documentation
• Familiarity with:
• IEC 61850
• DNP3
• MQTT
• Cybersecurity standards for OT systems
• Experience using:
• Wireshark
• Serial analyzers
• Protocol simulators
• VPN and remote connectivity tools
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as:
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell

Requirements

• Self-driven troubleshooting mindset.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced technical environments.
• Comfortable interfacing with customers, utilities, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to bridge software, networking, controls, and electrical systems.

Travel

• Up to 50% travel.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support projects and commissioning activities.

Work Location and Status

• Contract role, Remote.

Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package and employee programs.
• For candidates in the states of California, Colorado, New York and Washington, the anticipated annual base salary for this role is between $115,000 - $135,000.
• This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.
• The base salary offered is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, location, or other factors related to the role.