Head of Controls & SCADA Engineering

Clearway Energy; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group seeks a Director of Controls and SCADA Engineering to lead strategy, design, and lifecycle management for plant control systems across solar, wind, and BESS assets in the Scottsdale area. You will mentor engineers, set standards, and ensure secure, reliable operation while coordinating with IT, O&M, and EPC partners.

You will drive modernization, oversee upgrades, and align technology with grid interconnection requirements, with a focus on safety, performance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in controls engineering, SCADA, industrial automation, power generation, or related engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical functions, major projects, or multidisciplinary engineering resources.
• Demonstrated experience with utility-scale renewable energy generation, including solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems.
• Experience supporting both new-build projects and operating assets, including design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Proven track record delivering complex control system integrations involving multiple OEMs, plant controllers, SCADA platforms, communications networks, and grid interfaces.
• Experience managing engineering contractors, equipment vendors, system integrators, budgets, schedules, and technical risks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause investigations and implement fleet-wide engineering improvements.
• Utility-scale solar PV plant controls, inverter integration, and SCADA systems.
• Wind turbine control systems, turbine SCADA, OEM interfaces, and plant-level coordination.
• BESS controls and integration, including PCS, BMS, EMS, safety interfaces, and coordinated plant operation.
• Power Plant Controllers (PPCs), PLCs, RTUs, SCADA platforms, industrial communications, and control system networking.
• Active and reactive power control, voltage regulation, frequency response, ramp-rate control, curtailment, dispatch, and grid-support functions.
• Communications protocols and interfaces such as Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA, and relevant utility telemetry protocols.
• OT network architecture, industrial cybersecurity, remote access, redundancy, historian systems, and data integration.
• Engineering design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and configuration management.
• Ability to interpret NERC, ERCOT, WECC, PJM, and CAISO regulations. Applicable interconnection requirements, grid codes, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of network security protocols and cyber security standards
• Experience with SEL RTAC / IEC 61131 Logic Engine, or comparable substation control devices
• Experience with Software change management best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of latest industry trends

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement controls and SCADA strategy for Clearway’s development pipeline and operating fleet.
• Lead development of controls strategy for facilities comprising multiple generation resources serving data centers behind a common POI.
• Manage a group of Controls and SCADA engineers responsible for scope, design reviews, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project completion.
• Define and implement a development and training program for Controls and SCADA engineers.
• Serve as the SME for controls and SCADA systems and their data interfaces (Bazefield, EMS, GMS).
• Coordinate Controls and SCADA activities across departments for both new and operating plants.
• Design and write requirements for Plant Controller upgrades meeting local compliance and optimization goals.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot, analyze, and upgrade plant controls on operating sites.
• Manage a configuration database and change management for control software, firmware, relays and protection settings.
• Develop and support remote troubleshooting practices and maintenance activities.
• Review OEM software revisions and upgrades for site impact and fleet-wide applicability.
• Support strengthening of O&M capability through training and manuals.
• Research and provide recommendations on technology improvements with positive business cases.
• Lead lessons learned to prevent recurrence of issues for controls and SCADA.
• Support process improvement in Engineering Department’s best practices and standards.

Skills

Controls engineering

SCADA

Industrial automation

Leadership

Renewable energy

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering

Tools

Bazefield

EMS

GMS

SEL RTAC

Job description

Clearway Energy Group seeks a Director of Controls and SCADA Engineering to lead strategy, design, and lifecycle management for plant control systems across solar, wind, and BESS assets in the Scottsdale area. You will mentor engineers, set standards, and ensure secure, reliable operation while coordinating with IT, O&M, and EPC partners.

You will drive modernization, oversee upgrades, and align technology with grid interconnection requirements, with a focus on safety, performance, and