PLC Programmer SCADA - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - VDart, Inc.

Job Title: PLC Programmer SCADA - Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Remote (Travel: Juno Beach, FL)

Duration: 12 Months

Summary: Seeking an expert PLC Programmer/SCADA SME to drive the design, configuration, and optimization of utility-scale BESS and renewable projects. This hands-on role designs, programs, and maintains Schneider Electric PLCs, integrates SCADA/HMI platforms, leads FAT/SAT/testing, and ensures operational and cybersecurity standards for large energy portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop/optimize PLC logic for BESS/solar (Schneider M340/M580)
• Integrate SCADA platforms (Ignition), configure ModbDNP3/OPC communications
• Lead FAT/SAT and onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, system validation
• Ensure compliance/testing for PPA, LGIA, NERC CIP, cybersecurity protocols
• Create/maintain code libraries, FRDs, documentation, standards
• Advise on architecture/best practices; collaborate with project managers, engineering, and vendor teams
• Support remote/onsite teams and travel as needed for project support

Qualifications

• Bachelor s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
• 5+ years in PLC programming (Schneider preferred), SCADA/HMI integration
• Advanced Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Ignition SCADA/HMI, HMI development
• Utility-scale BESS/renewable experience preferred; power system/control logic a plus
• Proven FAT/SAT, commissioning, and regulatory compliance experience

Keywords: PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, Automation SME, Control Systems Engineer, Schneider Electric, M340, M580, PLC Programming, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, SCADA, HMI, Ignition, Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Factory Acceptance Testing, FAT, Site Acceptance Testing, SAT, Commissioning, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, Large Generator Interconnection Agreement, LGIA, BESS, Battery Energy Storage, Solar, Renewable Energy, Utility Scale, Technical Documentation, Functional Requirements Document, FRD, Cybersecurity, NERC CIP, Compliance, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Code Libraries, Troubleshooting, Training, Leadership, Communication Skills, Data Exchange, Historian Systems, Version Control, OPC Server, Utility Standards

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