Qualifications
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in automation, instrumentation, or control systems engineering in the power or energy sector.
- Demonstrated experience with Ignition SCADA platform (Inductive Automation).
- Experience with industrial DCS and/or PLC platforms.
- Exposure to power plant environments such as gas turbine generators and BESS systems is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Ignition SCADA: Perspective/Vision modules, tag configuration, alarm management, and Python scripting.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols: OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, GOOSE, Profinet and Ethernet/IP.
- Familiarity with DCS/PLC configuration, function block programming, SFC, and ladder logic.
- Understanding of I&C fundamentals: loop diagrams, P&IDs, instrument datasheets, and cause-and-effect matrices.
- Experience with network architecture for industrial control systems (SCADA network segmentation, firewall concepts, cybersecurity basics).
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards including IEC 61511, IEEE standards, ISA-18.2, and NFPA.
- Familiarity with software revision control tools such as GitHub, SVN.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and contractor engagement.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced project environment.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams.
- Willingness to travel to project sites for commissioning and field support activities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering best practices. • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
- Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
- Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
- Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
- Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
- Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential
Additional Information
Our CREATORS Culture
At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage C ommunication, R ecognition, E ntrepreneurship, A ccountability, T eamwork & T ransparency, O wnership, R esults and S afety, we become CREATORS.
**We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development. **
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
- Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
- Career Progression
- Tuition Reimbursement
This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Solaris Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high-performing team.