Control Center Back Office Manager

ACCIONA Energía; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay: $115k-$140k

Annual bonus 15%

Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Control Center Back Office Manager to join our System Operations Center (CECOER) team in Chicago. The role focuses on managing procedures, tools, and resources to ensure reliable, compliant, and safe operations, with emphasis on cybersecurity for OT networks and collaboration with the Regulatory Compliance team.

You will lead documentation, audits, and performance analysis, develop SCADA systems, and drive safety training while interfacing with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (advanced degree/P.E. a plus).
• 5+ years in utility, control center, or renewable generation operations.
• Familiarity with grid operations, ISO protocols, and SCADA systems.
• NERC certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong IT and systems knowledge; Maximo experience is a plus.
• Experience in outage coordination and switching/tagging procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Travel flexibility up to 25% (domestic/international).
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by designing and refining procedures, tools, and systems for our control center.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate grid outages, switching procedures, and ISO interactions.
• Ensure full compliance with NERC, FERC, and Department of Energy standards—leading documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Monitor facility performance and analyze curtailments, outages, and trends for continuous improvement.
• Develop and support SCADA systems and communications infrastructure.
• Champion safety and training, ensuring all personnel meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Represent ACCIONA Energía in industry events and act as an internal advisor on best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety-first mindset

Data-driven problem solving

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering

P.E. license or advanced degree

Tools

Maximo

SCADA systems

IT proficiency

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

At ACCIONA Energía, we are seeking a Control Center Back Office Manager to join our System Operations Center (CECOER) team. This is a key role within our Operations & Maintenance department, responsible for managing the procedures, tools, systems, and resources that support reliable, compliant, and safe operations. You’ll work closely with our Regulatory Compliance team to ensure all technical and cybersecurity standards are met—especially regarding remote and physical access to our OT network.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive operational excellence by designing and refining procedures, tools, and systems for our control center
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate grid outages, switching procedures, and ISO interactions.
• Ensure full compliance with NERC, FERC, and Department of Energy standards—leading documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Monitor facility performance and analyze curtailments, outages, and trends for continuous improvement.
• Develop and support SCADA systems and communications infrastructure.
• Champion safety and training, ensuring all personnel meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Represent ACCIONA in industry events and act as an internal advisor on best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

About You

Required Skills and Competencies

You’re a detail-oriented operations leader with a deep understanding of system control and a strong safety-first mindset. You enjoy designing procedures, leading compliance efforts, and using data to solve real-time and long-term challenges in power operations. You’re comfortable coordinating with field teams, executives, and industry groups alike—and you’re passionate about advancing renewable energy.

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field (advanced degree/P.E. a plus)
• 5+ years in utility, control center, or renewable generation operations
• Familiarity with grid operations, ISO protocols, and SCADA systems
• NERC certification or ability to obtain one
• Strong IT and systems knowledge; Maximo experience is a plus
• Experience in outage coordination and switching/tagging procedures
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Travel flexibility up to 25% (domestic/international
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Benefits – we’ve got you covered!

• Base Pay: $115k-$140k (based on experience, education, and skillset)
• 15% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual and company performance)
• Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
• 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
• Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center
• Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off

Job Location:

55 E. Monroe St.,

Chicago, IL 60603

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.