SCADA Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona is looking for a SCADA Engineer to join their Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition team. The ideal candidate will oversee the design and installation of SCADA systems, manage projects, and ensure successful commissioning of utility scale solar systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture, along with substantial experience in SCADA development. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to travel for projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing SCADA development and commissioning.
• Experience leading successful project teams.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, architectural, and structural construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and configuration of SCADA systems.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely installation of equipment.
• Conduct prefunctional checks and validate SCADA system functionality.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

SCADA Systems Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Ignition SCADA platform

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy Building Companies is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join our Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and Commissioning team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The SCADA Engineer will be responsible for successful completion of assigned projects, which requires technical competence as well as leadership competence in working with clients in addition to mentoring and supervising site team members assigned to projects. Systems to be analyzed will include utility scale solar generating generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. Technical disciplines include the following three areas:

• Design support: Oversee design and configuration of networks and communications for Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLCs and other SCADA system equipment; review design and network architecture, SCADA, communications, and networks. Participation in the development of design specifications for fiber optic, Meteorological stations, instrumentation, travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission SCADA, network and communication systems.
• Project Management: Coordinate with project site team, project owner and SCADA vendor to ensure timely and correct installation of SCADA system equipment including SCADA server rack equipment, Meteorological stations, instrumentation, Field network and fiber optic cabinets. Perform scope gap analysis with other scope owners related to plant SCADA system.
• Commissioning: Oversee prefunctional checks on all SCADA equipment and instrumentation. Work with the SCADA vendor to validate functionality of the site SCADA system. Test functionality of the power plant controller and SCADA HMI. Field measurement verification including but not limited to inverter data, instrumentation, tracker system and substation metering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, and 2+ years of experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA electrical construction principles/practices preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in managing SCADA development and commissioning preferred.
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities.
• Excellent organizational, team management, innovative and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Development, Execution, and Commissioning across variety of SCADA platforms with emphasis on Ignition.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, architectural, and structural construction plans and documents.
• Knowledge of local and regional code requirements. In addition to NERC, ISO, Cybersecurity requirements and industry practices.
• Strong communication skills: ability to facilitate trainings for partners. Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to Travel up to 50% across U.S. based projects.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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