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Job Title: O&M Substation Engineer
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Job Reference #: 33425
Employment Type: Permanent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
Language Requirements: English (C2 proficiency or equivalent)
At Eni, we are seeking an O&M Substation Engineer to join Plenitude Renewable US in Houston.
You will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale renewable energy assets, with a particular focus on high-voltage (HV) systems, electrical equipment and control systems, including SCADA and Power Plant Controllers (PPC). In this role, you will diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities, helping to maximize asset reliability, availability, and performance. You will also ensure full compliance with applicable grid codes and regulatory requirements, including NERC and ERCOT standards.
About Plenitude
Plenitude Renewables US Inc. is a leading renewable energy company and part of Plenitude, Eni's integrated energy transition business. Based in Houston, Texas, the company develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage assets across the United States, with a focus on solar, wind, and battery storage projects. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability, Plenitude Renewables US contributes to the growth of clean energy infrastructure while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon energy future. As part of a global organization operating in more than 15 countries, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects that help shape the future of energy
Main responsibilities

• Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) across the US portfolio, with a focus on HV/MV systems, protection schemes and plant controls.
• Support compliance teams in meeting NERC and ERCOT requirements, including audits, event analysis and reporting.

Detailed Responsibilities
HV systems and electrical components

• Oversee and technically validate inspections, testing, and maintenance of HV/MV equipment, reviewing O&M reports to identify and track issues.
• Assess electrical faults, support root cause analyses (RCAs), and define corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Support improvements to electrical design, protection settings, and equipment reliability.
  Manage critical spare parts strategies based on asset criticality, lead times, and failure risks.
• Coordinate with O&M contractors, OEMs, and internal teams to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

SCADA and Power Plant Controller

• Monitor SCADA and PPC systems, ensuring proper control logic, setpoint management, and plant-level regulation.
• Assess changes to SCADA/PPC systems that may affect performance or grid compliance.
• Analyze plant data, alarms, and events to identify anomalies and performance issues.
• Lead troubleshooting of SCADA, communications, and PPC-related issues, coordinating with OEMs and integrators
• Support the testing and implementation of control system enhancements and grid compliance solutions.
• Coordinate SCADA/PPC upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Relevant experience in the renewable energy sector (solar, wind, and/or BESS).
• Experience in HV system operations and engineering.
• Proven experience managing HV systems.
• Strong understanding of service and O&M contracts.
• Solid knowledge of photovoltaic and/or wind technologies.
• Proficiency in cost tracking, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Fluency in English (required).

Authorization
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. The Company will not sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.
How to apply

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni
Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.
Working at Eni
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.
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