FuelCell Energy Inc

Staff SCADA Engineer

FuelCell Energy Inc$130K — $155K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years SCADA engineering experience in energy or industrial automation
  • Proficient in SCADA software, PLC programming, and communication protocols
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of advanced SCADA systems for fuel cell projects
  • Oversee SCADA integration with plant operations as a technical authority
  • Troubleshoot complex SCADA issues and implement solutions
  • Optimize network infrastructure and implement cybersecurity protocols
  • Support remote monitoring initiatives and respond to operational alerts
  • Lead system upgrades and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous paid leave
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid options
Full Job Description
The pay for this position ranges from $130000 - $155000.

FuelCell Energy is seeking a highly skilled Staff SCADA Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for advanced fuel cell power generation projects. This role will operate with a high degree of autonomy, provide technical leadership across complex SCADA initiatives, guide system architecture and integration decisions, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data acquisition and control for optimal plant performance.

Essential Functions/Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of advanced SCADA systems for fuel cell power generation projects, exercising independent judgment to align solutions with organizational goals, project requirements, and industry best practices.

  • Oversee integration of SCADA platforms with complex plant operations, serving as a technical authority for cross-functional teams to optimize data flow, system performance, and operational efficiency.

  • Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex SCADA system issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions to protect plant performance and system reliability.

  • Lead network infrastructure optimization and cybersecurity protocol implementation across SCADA operations, making recommendations that strengthen system resilience, compliance, and protection of organizational assets.

  • Provide expert support for remote monitoring initiatives, responding to real-time operational alerts with decisive action to mitigate risks and ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

  • Lead system upgrades, maintain comprehensive technical documentation, mentor less experienced engineers, and deliver advanced training to plant operators to elevate SCADA functionality and promote technical excellence.

  • Champion compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements throughout all SCADA processes, ensuring organizational integrity and operational safety.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on SCADA engineering experience, preferably in energy, power generation, or industrial automation environments

  • Proficiency in SCADA software platforms, PLC programming, and industrial communication protocols

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities


Working Environment / Working Conditions:

  • Work in office, laboratory, fabrication, and field environments.

  • Periodic outdoor work in operating power plant environments during commissioning and troubleshooting activities.

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and use hand tools and test equipment.

  • Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Travel up to 25% domestic or international.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a passport.


All Employees Shall:

  • Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.

  • Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

  • Attend scheduled EH&S training program.

  • Actively support the organization's efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.

  • Recommend improved EH&S practices.

  • Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.


This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.

For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About FuelCell Energy Inc

FuelCell Energy, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates, and services stationary fuel cell power plants for distributed power generation. The company offers SureSource product line based on carbonate fuel cell technology in various configurations, including on-site power, utility grid support, distributed hydrogen, and micro-grid, as well as multi-megawatt applications; and SureSource Recovery power plants for natural gas pipeline applications. It also provides SureSource Capture system that separates carbon dioxide from the flue gases of natural gas, biomass, or coal-fired power plants, as well as industrial facilities; and SOFC/SOEC and Energy Storage, a solution for energy storage using solid oxide technology. The company's SureSource power plants generate electricity and usable heat, and provide hydrogen and/or drinking water. It serves various markets, such as utilities and independent power producers, industrial and process applications, education and health care, data centers and communication, wastewater treatment, government, and commercial and hospitality. The company primarily operates in the United States, South Korea, England, Germany, Canada, and Spain. FuelCell Energy, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
Learn more about FuelCell Energy Inc
Size
382 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$89.1 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$70.8 million
NASDAQ

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