Senior SCADA and Communications Engineer
SMA America · Remote
Posted about 3 months ago · $138,000–$158,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days SMA America's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of SMA America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SMA America
- high 18 stale, 3 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SMA America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SMA America.
About this role
The Senior SCADA and Communications Engineer will design, integrate, and operate communication and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy assets, focusing on solar PV and battery storage. Responsibilities include leading SCADA integration, designing communication networks, managing secure interfaces, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The role requires collaboration with various teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SMA America as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience
- At least 5 years of SCADA or energy management systems experience
- Strong understanding of firewalls and network security fundamentals
- Ability to debug network connections using tools such as Wireshark
- Extensive hands-on experience with utility-scale SCADA systems, including SCADA servers, RTUs, PLCs, industrial gateways, and edge/data collection devices
- Strong experience with industrial and utility protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850 (preferred), and OPC UA
Nice to have
- Background in commissioning or field deployment
- Experience implementing unidirectional security solutions (data diodes)
- Knowledge of ISO/RTO integration requirements
- Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, O&M, and IT/security teams
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
What you get
- Compensation: $138,000–$158,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Opportunities for professional development and industry engagement
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, only a range provided
- Remote work considered, but location preference is for Rocklin, CA or Texas
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
- AI-generated application materials will be disqualified
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Listed by SMA America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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