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# Principal/Lead Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Rfd Beaufort Inc.
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, User-Centered Design, Industrial Software
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2979235166-2

## About the Role

* Systems engineering
 * Electrical power systems
 * Renewable energy systems
 * Solar PV design
 * SCADA/EMS integration
 * Grid interconnection standards
 * Systems architecture
 * Reliability and performance engineering
 * Cybersecurity for industrial systems
 * Technical documentation

## Description

RFD Beaufort, Inc. (Her Firestone) seeks a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer to drive the design and integration of complex renewable energy systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. You will define system architecture, reliability, and security standards while guiding grid interconnection, EMS/SCADA integration, and performance optimization. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you'll lead technical roadmaps, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, directly advancing Her Firestone's mission to deliver innovative, eco-friendly energy solutions.

Responsibilities

 * Lead end-to-end design and integration of large-scale solar and renewable energy systems
 * Define system architecture, reliability, security, and scalability standards
 * Oversee grid interconnection, EMS/SCADA integration, and performance optimization
 * Guide implementation of monitoring, diagnostics, and control systems
 * Drive technical roadmaps and evaluate new clean-energy technologies
 * Collaborate with project, operations, and field teams on utility-scale deployments
 * Establish engineering best practices, documentation, and review processes
 * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
 * Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards
 * Support proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations to stakeholders


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