Senior Control Center and SCADA Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Repsol scores B on the Alion truth index.
We explore and discover the limitless possibilities of energy so we can all progress. We believe in the power of talent to shape the future. That’s why we’re looking for curious, bold individuals who are eager to grow and create new ways forward-people who want to join us in building a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive world. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and unlock your full potential.
Company Profile:
Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 - 4,000 MW by 2027.
We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.
Job Summary:
The Senior Control Center and SCADA Engineer will be part of the Operational Technology team and directly support the Operations and Maintenance division. This position will work closely with Engineering and Construction teams in the office and throughout the organization to develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Repsol's North America Renewables network.
The position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Responsibilities:
- Lead participation in the commissioning of renewable energy facilities for the Control Center, including database integration, communications validation, end-to-end testing of critical control and monitoring systems, and plant regulation and performance testing required for grid compliance and commercial operation.
- Responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and reliability of data collection and communication systems supporting the Control Center and cloud-based data platforms.
- Design and development of Industrial IoT solutions, including automation scripts, client-server applications, and communications interfaces.
- Support the development of technical specifications and standards for SCADA, communications, and control systems used to operate and monitor Repsol renewable assets.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with industrial SCADA, Control Center and OT systems.
- Verifiable experience in renewables.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Demonstrated expertise in software development, scripting, and data management, including SQL, Python, JavaScript, VBA, Windows and Linux administration, and the development of automated reporting and analytics solutions.
- Proven strong expertise in industrial communication protocols and utility-scale SCADA integrations, including OPC UA, Modbus, DNP3 and related communication standards.
- AWS/Azure/GCP as well as cloud networking technologies.
- Virtualization/VMWare knowledge and integration into OT environments.
- Designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA networks.
- Industry-recognized Scada certificates such as Ignition and Aveva are preferred.
Strong understanding of SCADA, controls, and industrial automation systems, with experience in renewable energy operations (solar, wind, and BESS), substations, power plant operations, and electrical systems preferred.
- Familiarity with NERC CIP standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran