Full-Time

SCADA Engineer

Updated on 11/8/2024

Nexamp

Nexamp

501-1,000 employees

Community solar energy solutions provider

Energy

Mid

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Andover, MA, USA

Hybrid position based out of Boston, MA with business travel to Lawrence, MA two days per week.

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • 3+ years of SCADA development.
  • Ability to develop modular SCADA system: equipment templates, custom widgets, faceplates, parameterized site pages, and proper tag structure.
  • Ability to program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs as necessary.
  • Excel at HMI visualization and modern design.
  • Alarm notification configuration and management, multiple rosters, callouts, pipelines.
  • Automatic Report Generation and the ability to write scripts for custom functionality.
  • Strong project management experience.
  • 3+ years of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming experience.
  • 3+ years of experience of SCADA development with AVEVA System Platform.
  • 3+ years of IP networking experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Modbus RTU/TCP and DNP3.
  • Solid understanding of subnetting, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, routing.
  • Experience configuring routers, cell modems, and switches.
  • Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Support all facets of SCADA development of central (Nexamp Operations Center) and site (project) applications including: Communication drivers, SCADA communications, SCADA PLC programming.
  • Work hand in hand with Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) partners to expedite SCADA project implementation and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with Nexamp Operations Center (NOC) team to drive and customize SCADA system development.
  • Focus on modular design to ensure cost effective and efficient future plant integration.
  • Develop future SCADA site additions, improvements and enhancements.
  • Assist in maintaining Nexamp’s enterprise SCADA platform to monitor, control and dispatch renewable energy assets.
  • Round out SCADA team staff responsible for maintaining all aspects of Nexamp’s emerging SCADA platform offering.
  • Responsible for developing 24/7 maintenance plans and protocols in support of associated equipment.
  • Mentor junior SCADA engineers and demonstrate high level troubleshooting skills.
  • Travel to troubleshoot SCADA and communications equipment when necessary.
  • Provide customer support to EPC and Clean Energy Operations (CEO) teams from startup through lifecycle operations.

Nexamp specializes in solar energy solutions, focusing on Community Solar projects that allow homeowners and small businesses to benefit from solar energy without needing to install rooftop panels. Customers can save up to 10% on their electricity bills by subscribing to a share of a local solar farm's output. The company operates in the United States, particularly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, serving a diverse clientele that includes individual homeowners, small businesses, and property owners. Nexamp manages every aspect of solar projects, from design and construction to ongoing maintenance, and generates revenue by selling subscriptions for Community Solar projects, developing and managing solar sites for property owners, and offering energy storage solutions. This comprehensive approach makes clean energy accessible and affordable while providing financial benefits to customers. Nexamp's goal is to contribute to a more sustainable future through renewable energy.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $520 million in funding from prominent investors like Manulife Investment Management and Mitsubishi Corporation positions Nexamp for significant growth and expansion.
  • Nexamp's diverse revenue streams, including subscriptions, project development, and energy storage solutions, provide financial stability and growth opportunities.
  • Partnerships with companies like CAMS for maintenance services ensure high operational efficiency and reliability of their solar projects.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the renewable energy sector requires Nexamp to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on external funding and investment could pose financial risks if market conditions change or investor interest wanes.

What makes Nexamp unique

  • Nexamp's Community Solar model allows customers to benefit from solar energy without installing rooftop panels, setting it apart from traditional solar providers.
  • The company handles all aspects of solar project development, from design to maintenance, ensuring a seamless experience for property owners and subscribers.
  • Nexamp's innovative use of agrivoltaics, such as integrating sheep grazing for vegetation management, highlights their commitment to sustainable and efficient solar farm operations.

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