SCADA Networking and Telecom Engineer
About This Role
As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll design and secure the communications backbone that enables utility-scale clean energy facilities to operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance within ERCOT. This role is central to delivering standardized, scalable SCADA networking architecture across solar, wind, and BESS projects while ensuring seamless integration with ISO and owner platforms.
You’ll lead complex telemetry and control system integration efforts-from design through commissioning-while strengthening cybersecurity controls aligned with NERC CIP and internal standards. Your expertise will directly influence fleet-wide standards, long-term infrastructure reliability, and operational excellence across Intersect’s growing portfolio.
This role is planned to start in mid-Q1, with a four-week training period to reach full productivity by mid-Q2.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by designing, building, and optimizing high-performing clean energy assets at scale. The Engineering team partners cross-functionally with Development, Construction, Asset Management, and Operations to deliver projects that are technically sound, secure, and built for long-term reliability.
Joining this team means contributing to infrastructure that supports grid stability, strengthens communities, and enables a more sustainable energy future-while growing alongside talented, collaborative experts committed to technical excellence.
What You’ll Do
Design Secure, Scalable SCADA Network Architecture
Develop and standardize secure, scalable SCADA network architectures for utility-scale facilities operating within ERCOT.
Define industrial networking strategies including routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, fiber topology, and firewall design.
Establish documentation and configuration control standards to support fleet-wide consistency and long-term maintainability.
Strengthen Cybersecurity & Compliance
Implement and maintain SCADA cybersecurity controls aligned with NERC CIP and company standards.
Configure firewalls, ACLs, and VPN/IPsec tunnels to protect critical infrastructure communications.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant telemetry, ISO communications, and secure data acquisition systems.
Lead System Integration & Commissioning
Oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field support activities for complex telemetry and control systems.
Integrate inverters, BESS, meters, protective relays, PPCs, RTACs, and ERCOT interfaces into cohesive, high-performing systems.
Coordinate with EPCs, vendors, and owner platforms to ensure seamless telemetry and control functionality.
Troubleshoot & Optimize Plant Communications
Diagnose and resolve complex industrial communications and control system issues under time-sensitive conditions.
Support ERCOT nodal protocol implementation and telemetry requirements.
Contribute to long-term improvements in plant networking standards and operational reliability across the fleet.
What You’ll Bring
The experience and qualities that will help you succeed include:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with emphasis in power systems, networking, or industrial controls.
5+ years of SCADA networking and telecommunications experience in utility-scale energy projects.
Direct experience supporting SCADA networking and communications infrastructure for large-scale solar, wind, or BESS facilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting ERCOT telemetry and control integration.
Strong working knowledge of NERC CIP cybersecurity requirements and compliance practices.
Expertise in SCADA system architecture design, industrial networking (routing, switching, VLANs, fiber), firewall configuration, and VPN/IPsec management.
Experience leading FAT, SAT, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting for complex industrial control systems.
Deep understanding of utility-scale plant operations, grid interconnection requirements, protection systems, and ISO telemetry standards within ERCOT.
Established relationships with SCADA vendors, EPCs, inverter manufacturers, BESS integrators, and telecommunications providers.
A structured, detail-oriented work style that supports standardized solutions in fast-paced construction and commissioning environments.
A calm, solutions-oriented mindset when addressing high-impact system issues.
A commitment to technical excellence, documentation discipline, secure system design, and collaborative partnership aligned with Intersect’s core values.