SCADA Project Engineer

RRC Companies; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

Job summary

RRC Companies is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate SCADA projects across renewable energy sites in Canada. You will manage schedules, deliverables, and submittals while closely working with project management and engineering teams.

Your role includes system design integration, startup, commissioning, and operational readiness for multiple projects. You will collaborate with construction teams, EPC clients, and utilities, participating in FAT and testing activities, and ensuring proper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working with SCADA systems, controls engineering, automation, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA architecture, communication protocols, and control systems integration.
• Working knowledge of common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or IEC protocols is preferred.
• Experience supporting commissioning, system startup, or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholders on SCADA projects and manage project schedules, deliverables, and submittals.
• Coordinate SCADA system design integration, configuration, and implementation across renewable projects.
• Develop procedures for system start-up, commissioning, and operational readiness for renewables.
• Collaborate with construction teams and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead regular coordination meetings, document minutes, and track actions.
• Support FAT by reviewing procedures and incorporating results into commissioning plans.
• Ensure as-built drawings and project documentation are updated per procedures.
• Coordinate vendor participation in commissioning, including system configuration and operator training.
• Track and resolve issues with management, engineering, QC, and contractors, and manage punch lists.

Skills

SCADA systems

Project coordination

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

OPC

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Engineer, coordinating stakeholders on SCADA projects.
• Manage and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and submittal requirements while working closely with the project management and engineering teams.
• Coordinate SCADA system design integration, configuration, and implementation across renewable projects.
• Establish procedures and strategies for system start-up, commissioning, and operational readiness for renewable energy projects.
• Coordinate closely with construction teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular project coordination meetings with stakeholders, maintain detailed meeting minutes, and track action items.
• Manage system performance testing, SCADA startup testing, and coordination with utilities and grid operators for interconnection requirements.
• Support development and implementation of commissioning, turnover, and testing procedures.
• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, EPC clients, and construction teams to provide technical coordination and SCADA subject matter support.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery schedules for SCADA equipment, communication hardware, and control system components to align with project timelines.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) by reviewing procedures, participating in testing activities, and incorporating results into commissioning plans.
• Schedule, coordinate, and execute testing activities throughout the SCADA project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, document test results, witness final system testing, and compile project documentation and test certificates.
• Ensure all relevant as-built drawings and documentation are updated in accordance with project procedures.
• Coordinate vendor participation in commissioning activities, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and operator training.
• Track and resolve issues in collaboration with management, engineering, quality control teams, and contractors while managing punch list and project closeout activities.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working with SCADA systems, controls engineering, automation, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA architecture, communication protocols, and control systems integration.
• Working knowledge of common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or IEC protocols is preferred.
• Experience supporting commissioning, system startup, or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k matching.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits.
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US).