Lead Scada Engineer- Gas & Power Trading IT

Richard, Wayne and Roberts

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Continuous Improvement, Ecosystems, Energy Efficiency, Gas Engineering, Home Automation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Mentoring, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Power Engineering, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Reporting Dashboards, Scalable System Development, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Scalability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Trading Platforms, Trading Systems, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
5 days ago
Lead SCADA Engineer – Power Trading & Energy Systems
Step into a high-impact leadership role at the center of a rapidly expanding energy trading ecosystem. This organization is accelerating its transformation into a major player in power markets, backed by a fast-growing portfolio of renewable and flexible energy assets—including wind, solar, battery storage, and advanced thermal generation. With increasing trading volumes and a broader geographic footprint, the environment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of energy operations through cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Be part of a major transformation toward cleaner, smarter energy systems
  • Work at the intersection of trading, real-time operations, and industrial technology
  • Influence large-scale integration of diverse energy assets across U.S. markets
  • Collaborate globally with teams driving innovation in energy trading and infrastructure
  • Play a key role in building scalable, automated systems for next-generation power markets
What You’ll Do
As the SCADA Engineering Lead, you will own and evolve the SCADA function supporting short-term power trading and asset dispatch. You’ll guide a high-performing team while designing and delivering robust, secure, and scalable systems that connect trading platforms with a diverse fleet of energy assets.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a specialized SCADA engineering team
  • Drive implementation and optimization of asset dispatch and generation management systems
  • Architect and oversee integration between industrial systems and trading platforms
  • Enable real-time visibility through advanced dashboards, alerts, and operational tools
  • Ensure secure connectivity and compliance with industry cybersecurity standards
  • Partner with trading, infrastructure, and global teams to align strategy and execution
  • Oversee onboarding and integration of new energy assets across multiple markets
  • Act as the technical authority on SCADA, AGC systems, and asset connectivity
Your Impact
You’ll be instrumental in enabling reliable, efficient, and secure energy trading operations—directly supporting a growing portfolio of assets that are reshaping the power landscape. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation in how energy is managed and traded in real time.
What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Deep expertise in SCADA systems, generation management, and asset dispatch
  • Strong understanding of power markets, scheduling, and ISO/RTO operations
  • Experience integrating energy assets using industry protocols and platforms
  • Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across technical and business functions
  • Passion for technology, innovation, and the evolving energy transition


This is a rare chance to join a forward-thinking, globally connected organization that is redefining how energy is traded and managed. If you’re driven by impact, innovation, and leadership in a fast-evolving industry, this role puts you right at the center of it.

About the Company

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Richard, Wayne and Roberts

When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.

Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.

We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.

With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.

We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.

We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.

As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.rwr.com