Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation and performance, clean hydrogen and long-term operation of solar, energy storage and clean hydrogen plants across the U.S.
Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.The Origis team,regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:
Solve for Tomorrow.
A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
Rise Together.
To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including
solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?
Perform at Peak.
We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
Inspire & Grow.
The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
Be Resilient.
The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.
Position Description
The Operational Technology Senior Specialist position, reporting to the Director Information Technology, is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and securing the control systems and communication infrastructure used in the operation of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar generation facilities. This includes SCADA systems, data acquisition equipment, networking devices, and integrations with remote monitoring platforms. The OT Senior Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring plant uptime, compliance with grid requirements, and cybersecurity of field assets.The
OT Senior Specialist is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA, networking, and control systems at utility-scale solar plants.
- Monitor data acquisition systems (DAS), weather stations, inverters, and plant controllers to ensure reliable performance and accurate telemetry.
- Maintain secure and stable OT networks, including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPNs.
- Assist with commissioning, configuration, and testing of new solar sites’ OT infrastructure.
- Manage OT cybersecurity protocols, including patching, password policies, and network segmentation in accordance with standards such as NERC CIP, NIST, or IEC 62443.
- Maintain documentation of system configurations, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide OT support for root cause analysis, alarms, and incident response at solar sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in OT, SCADA, or controls support in a renewable energy or utility-scale solar environment.
- Familiarity with PV plant SCADA systems and technologies (e.g., Ignition, Power Factors, OSI, SEL).
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC, IEC 61850).
- Hands-on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, IP addressing, VLANs, and cybersecurity tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for OT/SCADA systems and field instrumentation.
- Ability to travel to remote solar sites and provide remote support for nationwide portfolios.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with renewable utility-scale energy equipment (e.g., PV Inverters, RTACs, MET Stations).
- OT/ICS security certification (e.g., GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CompTIA Security+, or similar).
- Knowledge of NERC CIP or similar compliance standards for low-impact assets.
Role Expectations
- Participation in after-hours on-call rotations for SCADA/OT support.
- Occasional work during evenings/weekends for maintenance or upgrades.
Location
Austin, TX
Travel
Potential travel to solar facilities.
Up to 15-20% travel required as necessary
Job Level
Associate -
no direct reportsOrigis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.California Applicants: Please review our California Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection. Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest.
Please reach out to us at candidateaccommodations@origisenergy.com if you would like to request help with your application.
