Renewable Energy SCADA Project Engineer

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a SCADA Project Engineer to manage large utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This full-time, office-based role supports preconstruction, procurement, design, and SCADA operations with minimal travel to sites nationwide.

The position emphasizes collaboration with developers and power companies, ensuring scope alignment, timely procurement, and efficient project execution. Excellent growth opportunities exist within McCarthy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of SCADA and controls on solar/energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing vendors and building owner relationships.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated track record of job-site safety excellence.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction support: assist SCADA scope specification development and capture lessons learned.
• Procurement support: coordinate BOM with scope documents and align with project milestones.
• Design support: ensure SCADA design documents reviewed by operations and incorporated into drawings.
• SCADA operations support: setup trackers, communicate scope, and drive process improvements through the project lifecycle.

Skills

SCADA experience

Construction principles

Reading drawings

Vendor management

Teamwork

Job-site safety

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a SCADA Project Engineer to manage large utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This full-time, office-based role supports preconstruction, procurement, design, and SCADA operations with minimal travel to sites nationwide.

The position emphasizes collaboration with developers and power companies, ensuring scope alignment, timely procurement, and efficient project execution. Excellent growth opportunities exist within McCarthy.