Lead Engineer - Plant SCADA

About the role

Ulteig and its affiliated companies are hiring a Lead Engineer for the Automation, Integration and System Protection (AISP) department. The engineer programs and commissions control systems that combine several subsystems to meet the operational and regulatory needs of the owner, developing and implementing logic for assigned project tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Review, create, maintain and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and project documentation, and mentor junior team members.
• Design, test and integrate PLC and HMI/SCADA systems for renewable energy automation, and lead FAT and SAT testing.
• Perform and review work on PV, BESS and substation systems, including protective relays, RTACs and communication networks.
• Oversee on-site field commissioning, system installation, device power-up and network troubleshooting.
• Mentor juniors in troubleshooting electrical control systems and in new technologies and programming techniques.
• Lead large technical and multidisciplinary projects, maintain client relationships and take ownership of project quality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering or a closely related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 6+ years in industrial control systems, DCS platforms, PLC programming and HMI design, development and commissioning.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting fiber optic networks, and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and P&C drawings.
• Valid Costa Rica driver's license, legal authorization to work in Costa Rica, and willingness to travel 15-20% of the time and work night shifts and weekends less than 10% of the time.
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Strong English (CEFR B2-C1).

Required skills

• Advanced experience with PLC programming and HMI design; efficiency in more than one language (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text).
• Multiple PLC platforms (e.g. Schneider Electric, SEL RTAC, Allen Bradley) and industrial protocols (Modbus TCP, OPC UA/DA, DNP3).
• 3-phase power generation control, automatic voltage regulation schemes, and PID tuning (desirable).
• Certification in Ignition preferred; SCADA experience and cybersecurity knowledge in ICS preferred.

What we offer

• Flexible workplace and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative environment and innovative culture.