SCADA PM at Terabase Energy | Solar Tech Career Growth

Terabase Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote flexibility

Home office setup allowance

Generous time off

Job summary

Terabase Energy is hiring a SCADA Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of SCADA projects from initiation to completion. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.

You will lead project planning, manage budgets and schedules, allocate resources, handle risk, and communicate with customers. A hybrid work setup and up to 20% travel to US sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, or related field.
• 3+ years as project or operations manager in solar/renewables or heavy construction.
• Strong time management with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Experience with MS Project, JIRA, Confluence.
• Willing to hybrid work setup and 20% travel.
• PMP is preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and manage engagements from booking to delivery.
• Develop project plans with scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate communication among customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor costs and schedules; manage budgets and change orders.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance; deliver per SLAs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage risk; report to Sr. Ops Manager.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and site visits.

Skills

SCADA

Customer success

Team leadership

Budgeting

Industrial protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

SCADA PM at Terabase Energy | Solar Tech Career Growth in Newark

This is a solid mid-to-senior level project management role in the rapidly growing utility-scale solar and clean energy sector — a field experiencing significant investment and talent demand. The $90,000–$130,000 base salary is competitive and in line with market rates for experienced PMs in energy/construction; senior PMs with SCADA expertise can command the top of this range and beyond in high cost-of-living markets like California.

Skills you will develop and strengthen:

• SCADA systems project delivery — a niche, high-value specialization within renewables
• Customer success and stakeholder management at enterprise scale
• Cross-functional team leadership across engineering, procurement, and operations
• Financial controls: budget tracking, cost estimation, and reporting
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, TCP/IP) — increasingly valuable as grid modernization accelerates

Green flags: Stock options signal growth-stage upside. The PMP certification preference (not requirement) suggests openness to developing talent. The role touches both software and hardware/construction, broadening your technical portfolio.

Potential considerations: The 20% travel requirement and hybrid office expectation reduce flexibility. The role reports to a Sr. Operations Manager, so upward mobility depends on team structure. Working at an early-to-growth stage company (Terabase raised significant Series B funding) means high impact but also evolving processes — ideal for self-starters who can handle ambiguity.

Overall, this is a strong career move for PMs who want to specialize in clean energy technology and build a distinctive profile at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

What We Do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world.

Job Description

As a Project Manager on the Terabase SCADA Operations team, you will report to the Sr. Operations Manager and work closely with a team of project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, and support staff. The SCADA Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) projects from initiation to completion.

This role involves close collaboration with engineering, technical teams, customers, and various stakeholders to ensure that SCADA systems are implemented, tested, and delivered effectively and efficiently within scope, time, and budget constraints. The SCADA Project Manager will also lead project planning, manage the project budget & schedule, resource allocation requirements, perform risk management, and be the lead for customer communications to enable successful project delivery.

Your scope includes managing a portfolio of projects for key customers, which involves regular interface through weekly meetings and project site visits, and developing customized deliverables such as weekly & monthly progress reports. You should demonstrate a meticulous approach to tasks, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work, from data entry to project execution, to maintain high‑quality standards and minimize errors.

Responsibilities

Daily Project Operations

• Customer Engagement: Support customer engagements, from booking to delivery, demonstrating operational excellence resulting in delighted customers.
• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, schedule, budget, and resources. Manage project lifecycle stages from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, facilitating clear and effective communication throughout project phases and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Project Controls: Monitor and control project costs & schedules to ensure projects are delivered per budgetary constraints and on‑time per project milestones. Prepare cost estimates, track expenses, and work with finance teams to report on financial status.
• Quality Control: Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards, are free from errors, and delivered in a timely manner per customer contract service level agreements. Oversee development and delivery of customer deliverables, addressing issues and ensuring performance requirements are met.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all projects adhere to the appropriate regulatory guidelines, industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. Work with stakeholders and technical teams to maintain regulatory requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, budgets, progress reports, and change orders. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, and issues.
• Team Coordination: Lead cross‑functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives. Provide direction, delegate tasks, and facilitate collaboration.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Adjust project plans as necessary to respond to changes and address risks.

Process Improvement

• Identify and address gaps in processes and procedures, resulting in improved, streamlined workflows.
• Collaborate with other departments on operational requirements needed to meet customer deliverables and departmental priorities.

Customer Success

• Serve as the face of Terabase for a portfolio of projects of key customers and manage their experience throughout the life of the engagement.
• Work in partnership with the sales team to provide expanded services and support organic growth within existing accounts.
• Act as a voice of the customer by representing their perspectives and interests in areas such as product roadmap, technical support, quality, etc.
• Maintain the relationship to enable effective & active communication and a collaborative environment with the customer team to manage a variety of situations including conflict resolution, addressing complex & technical topics, and understanding when to seek leadership support to ensure the customer receives the proper level of care.
• Perform and deliver a customer‑centric experience ensuring every aspect of the project is managed such that Terabase becomes an extension of the customer's project management team.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, energy, or related field.
• 3+ years experience working as a project or operations manager in the solar or renewable energy industry, heavy construction, or aerospace industry.
• Excellent time management and ability to execute multiple projects across multiple customer relationships simultaneously.
• Strong communication, customer relationship skills, and ability to communicate effectively and interact within a team environment.
• Advanced or expert skill level in MS Suite of software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience working with basic project management tools and platforms such as MS Project, JIRA, and other Atlassian tools such as Confluence.
• Experience working with a small team and working with remotely distributed contractors.
• Willing to work in Hybrid (Home/Office) setup and work with minimal supervision.
• Travel up to 20% of the time, primarily US‑based project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with advanced project management tools and platforms such as Cora, Wrike, Kantata, Project Insight, Primavera P6, etc.
• Experience and knowledge of PV plant components such as PV modules, trackers, inverters, HV systems, Wind, and BESS (battery energy storage systems) is a plus.
• Experience working with SCADA systems, grid controllers, and weather measurement stations.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP.
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a base salary of $90,000 – $130,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible time off
• Stock options
• Home office setup allowance
• And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third‑party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at [e-mail] with any staffing‑related inquiries.

Is this SCADA Project Manager role fully remote? No — the role is hybrid, requiring a mix of home and office work. Candidates should expect to work from a Terabase office location (primarily Northern California) as well as from home, plus up to 20% travel to US‑based project sites. What is the salary range for this position? The base salary ranges from $90,000 to $130,000 USD depending on experience. Compensation may vary based on work location, skills, and relevant education or training. Is a PMP certification required for this role? No, a PMP certification is listed as a preferred qualification, not a minimum requirement. However, holding one would strengthen your application. What industry experience is required to apply? A minimum of 3+ years of project or operations management experience in the solar, renewable energy, heavy construction, or aerospace industry is required, along with a relevant bachelor's degree. Does Terabase Energy offer equity compensation? Yes, Terabase offers stock options as part of its compensation package, along with a 401(k) match, flexible time off, and a home office setup allowance.

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