SCADA Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer for our Renewable Energy unit to manage large utility-grade projects across the United States.

This is a full-time, office-based role with minimal travel to sites nationwide and opportunities for growth within McCarthy. The position supports preconstruction, procurement, design, and SCADA operations, and requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering, at least two years’ SCADA experience on solar

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years experience with SCADA and controls on solar/ energy projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/ practices.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in managing vendors as well as building relationships with owners.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of job-site safety excellence.
• Ability to travel up to 10% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction support: Support the preconstruction team during SCADA scope specification development to meet the requirements detailed in the scope of work document.
• Procurement support: Coordination with the SCADA procurement team to ensure BOM alignment with scope and specs.
• Design support: Coordinate with design management to ensure SCADA drawings are reviewed and incorporated.
• SCADA operations support: Setup project tracker scope of work and design documents; improve processes for efficiencies.

Skills

SCADA experience

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

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's Renewable Energy Business Unit is looking for a SCADA Project Engineer to manage large utility‑grade renewable energy projects throughout the United States. This is a great opportunity to assist both developers and power companies on some of the largest and most unique renewable energy jobs in the country with an excellent opportunity for future growth within McCarthy.

This is a full-time, office‑based position that requires minimal travel to sites across the continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction support: Support the preconstruction team during SCADA scope specification development to meet the requirements detailed in the scope of work document. Ensure lessons learned from project life cycle are captured in the SCADA contract and relevant scope documents. Analyze other scopes to identify possible scope gaps.
• Procurement support: Coordination with the SCADA procurement team to ensure that the proposed Bill of Material is in line with the scope of work documents and specifications. Cross reference project milestone dates and equipment lead times to ensure equipment delivery is aligned with the project schedule. Provide analysis of Owner specs to determine reasonableness and alignment on projects. Work with Procurement to thoroughly vet out proposals as well as any potential options or features that may add value to the customer and/or reduce McCarthy’s risk.
• Design support: Coordinate with the design management and SCADA operations team to ensure that all SCADA related design documents are reviewed by the operations team before final revision. Represent SCADA ops team during early design reviews. Analyze other scopes to identify possible scope gaps. Track design revisions and modifications and ensure they get incorporated into drawing sets.
• SCADA operations support: Setup project tracker scope of work and design documents. Capture unique scope and communicate them to the SCADA ops project management team. Oversee the effective transition to the specific project teams and note design changes that have occurred to date. Improve processes and look for ways to streamline and find efficiencies in the SCADA scope throughout the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required
• 2 years experience with SCADA and controls on solar/ energy projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/ practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Experience in managing vendors as well as building relationships with owners
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated track record of job‑site safety excellence
• Ability to travel up to 10% nationwide

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