SCADA Software Specialist – DER Systems

About Us 

Rodan Energy is a North American leader in distributed energy resources and energy intelligence, enabling a more reliable, cost effective, and decarbonized grid. We partner with large energy users, utilities, and grid operators to design, finance, and operate high impact DER solutions—including asset optimization, demand response, metering, and power system engineering. Managing 1,400+ MW of flexible capacity across Ontario, NYISO, PJM, MISO, and AESO, we make sustainable attainable. 

Why Join Rodan 

Be Part of the Energy Transition  Join a fast-growing organization at the forefront of grid modernization and DER innovation, supporting mission critical infrastructure across North America. 

Work on Real World, High Impact Systems  This role supports - Ignition-based SCADA platform that directly enables grid reliability, DER operations, and market participation across IESO, AESO, NYISO, and PJM markets. 

Collaborative, Technical Culture  You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, operators, and technologists in a team environment that values technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement. 

What Makes This Role Great 

Hands On Technical Impact  Be a core technical contributor developing, enhancing, and supporting Ignition‑based SCADA systems that directly support Rodan’s growing DER portfolio. 

Enable Scale and Stability  Own key SCADA delivery work that improves turnaround times, reduces operational risk, and enables faster site onboarding and stronger system stability as our platform scales. 

Exposure to Complex, Evolving Markets  Gain exposure to complex DER deployments and emerging North American electricity markets, playing a key role in strengthening Rodan’s SCADA capability as we expand. 

A True Specialist Role  This is a dedicated SCADA‑Ignition specialist position, offering ownership, depth, and meaningful collaboration with experienced engineers and architects. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, configure, develop, and maintain SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition 

• Support new DER and client projects, including site onboarding, configuration, and commissioning support 

• Execute AVEVA to Ignition migrations, upgrades, and system enhancements 

• Develop and maintain SCADA screens, dashboards, redundancy, and UI components 

• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for SCADA‑Ignition related requests and tickets 

• Perform Ignition upgrades, patching, testing, and QA 

• Collaborate with DER Systems, Engineering, and Operations teams to support delivery and reliability 

• Contribute to documentation, standards, templates, and continuous improvement of SCADA practices 

• Participate in a tiered support and on‑call model as the team scales

What Success Looks Like 

• Successful delivery of Ignition migrations and new site onboarding 

• Timely and reliable completion of SCADA enhancements and operational requests 

• Improved system resiliency and reduced single point of failure risk 

• Measurable reduction in reliance on senior DER engineers for tactical SCADA work 

• Faster project delivery and more sustainable operational support model

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• ~3+ years of hands-on experience working in SCADA environments 

• Ignition certification (required) 

• Strong experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (HMI development, configuration, scripting and support) 

• Experience with SCADA migrations, upgrades, or system enhancements 

• Working knowledge of Python and/or Jython  

• Familiarity with SCADA telemetry standards and industrial communication protocols 

• Ability to troubleshoot and support production systems in operational environments 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross functional teams   

• Experience in DER, energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments is an asset 

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

Role Details 

• Role Type: Permanent, Full Time 

• Team: DER Systems 

• Reporting To: Director, Engineering 

• Location: Hybrid – Mississauga HQ (3 days per week expected)

Rodan Benefits Include 

• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation 

• Comprehensive benefits package 

• RRSP match 

• Opportunity to work on mission critical energy systems with real-world impact

***Please note that a criminal background check will be conducted as part of our hiring process.

Rodan,*** welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process