Engineer-Level 4 - Lead (15+ Years)

Job Description – SCADA Technical Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SCADA, PLC, RTU, HMI, networking, and plant control system projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, contractors, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and third-party vendors.
• Develop, review, and optimize PLC programs using Schneider M340/M580 and similar platforms.
• Oversee SCADA integration using Ignition, OPC, historians, RTACs, and industrial communication networks.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, PPA, LGIA, and performance testing.
• Review electrical, communication, networking, and control system drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical leadership for SCADA architecture and control strategies.
• Establish coding standards, documentation, configuration management, cybersecurity practices, and version control.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for PLCs, RTUs, protection relays, inverters, meters, networking equipment, managed switches, and fiber optic systems.
• Report project status, risks, milestones, and corrective actions to management.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems.
• Expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking.
• Experience with BESS, PV, hybrid plants, utility interconnections, and renewable power generation.
• Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, managed switches (Cisco, Hirschmann, MOXA), and industrial communications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Renewable energy commissioning and Owner's Representative experience.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP, utility standards, and grid interconnection requirements.

Travel

• Remote position with travel up to 50% as required for project execution and commissioning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel and work at project sites.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform occasional field activities.