Director of SCADA Engineering

Core responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for SCADA & Controls across the portfolio; define standards and acceptance criteria for MPC/PPC, supervisory control and plant-level performance.
• Own review and acceptance of modeling and simulation deliverables (EMT/dynamic/steady-state studies): ensure studies demonstrate compliance with stability, transient response, frequency response, load-envelope and other performance criteria.
• Define, approve and oversee HIL/CHIL test programs and FAT/SAT plans; witness or arrange witnessing of real-time test campaigns and evaluate results and traceable evidence for acceptance.
• Support drafting and negotiation of SCADA specifications for EPC contracts and support design and engineering document reviews for renewable energy facilities.

This role plays a strategic part in developing both on-grid and off-grid power solutions to support large AI data center deployments, contributing to innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure that preserve our planet for future generations.

Required skills and experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree with minimum required experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience (managing technical teams, program delivery and vendor/third-party technical engagements).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and commissioning SCADA systems for utility-scale PV/BESS/Wind power plants.
• Project engineering, effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks via solid project management skills.

Total Compensation: $221,000 - $260,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect Power is a team bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. They develop, construct, and operate ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.