SCADA Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role focuses on design, configuration, and deployment of SCADA systems for utility-scale solar facilities, substations, and transmission networks. You will lead project teams, mentor site staff, coordinate with vendors, and ensure on-time SCADA installation and commissioning, with up to 50% travel across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA construction principles preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in SCADA development and commissioning.
• Experience leading project teams and maintaining client relationships.
• Knowledge of local codes, NERC, ISO, Cybersecurity practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and network configuration for HMIs, PLCs and SCADA equipment.
• Coordinate with project teams and SCADA vendor for installation.
• Oversee commissioning and validation of site SCADA systems and HMI.
• Provide trainings for partners and field staff.
• Support instrumentation, metering and field network integration.

Skills

SCADA

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Travel up to 50% (US)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

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), PLC’s 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, and minimum of 2 years' of experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA electrical construction principles/practices preferred.
• Minimum 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.