SCADA Technical Lead

Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC.; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a SCADA Technical Lead to support PV and BESS controls design, installation, and maintenance. Based in Scottsdale, AZ or remote within the continental U.S., with ~20% travel.

You will lead SCADA design reviews, coordinate with suppliers and Project Integration, and support FAT and site testing. The role requires PV/BESS control design experience, startup/commissioning of SCADA or DCS systems, and ability to communicate technical

Qualifications

• PV/BESS control system design experience (PPC, HMI, Networking).
• Startup/commissioning of SCADA/PLC/PPC or DCS for IBR.
• Ability to review and present technical documents to stakeholders.
• Willing to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Represent the SCADA team in engineering discussions and design updates.
• Coordinate reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and Project Integration to meet EPC requirements.
• Verify installation, support site acceptance testing, and resolve punch lists.
• Witness SCADA FAT and address punch items.
• Identify technical risks and inform SCADA PM of schedule/cost impacts.
• Review EPC requirements for SCADA, Communications, and Operations portions.
• Assist in defining SCADA budgets and schedules per EPC specs.
• Develop SCADA architecture knowledge for substation, PV, BESS and sensors/devices.
• Co-author site control narratives with SCADA supplier.
• Collaborate with commissioning to troubleshoot non-performing SCADA hardware.
• Provide programming and troubleshooting for substation SCADA devices (SEL relays, metering devices).
• Travel to job site to provide on-site support.

Skills

PV/BESS control design (PPC, HMI, &amp

SCADA startup/commissioning (SCADA/PLC

Technical document review

Travel readiness

Tools

Visio

Bluebeam Review

Procore

MET

PCS

RTAC

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a SCADA Technical Lead to support the design, installation, and maintenance of PV and BESS controls systems. This position can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or remotely within the continental U.S. and will require approximately 20% travel.

Our Team

DEPCOM's SCADA team is composed of individuals with a diverse background in engineering, construction, operations, and project management. We are focused on designing and delivering HMI/SCADA and EMS systems that allow our partners to leverage the full capabilities of their renewable generation site. The SCADA team collaborates with other business units through the full lifecycle of the project to develop creative solutions, utilizing new and existing technology, that meet customer requirements.

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship

What You Will Do

• Function as the SCADA team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions
• Coordinate technical reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and the Project Integration team ensuring that the design meets the EPC contract
• Verify software and equipment installation, support the Project Integration team, and support the site acceptance testing
• Witness the SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing and follow through identified punch list items
• Identify technical risks and communicate to the SCADA PM any impacts to the project schedule and cost
• Review EPC requirements and specifications for the SCADA, Communications, and Operations portions of the EPC contract
• Communicate to and coordinate with the SCADA PM in defining SCADA budgets and schedules that reflect compliance with EPC specifications
• Develop subject matter expertise on the SCADA architecture for the substation, PV, BESS and associate connected sensors and devices (i.e. MET, PCS, RTAC)
• Co-author the sites control narrative with the SCADA supplier
• Collaborate with commissioning to troubleshoot SCADA equipment that is not performing as required
• Provide programming and troubleshooting for the substation SCADA devices (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories relays and various voltage and current metering devices)
• Travel to the job site as required to provide support

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience working directly on PV and BESS control system design (PPC, HMI, Networking) and their associated Scope of Work
• Previous experience with the startup and commissioning of SCADA, PLC/PPC, or DCS systems for Inverter-based-resources (IBR)
• Experience reviewing and developing technical documents and presenting their requirements to stakeholders and peers
• Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time to support business needs

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the design and startup of PV and/or BESS control systems
• Advanced use of engineering design tools, such as Visio, Bluebeam Review and Procore, to communicate design changes and as-builds
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders that do not have a technical background
• Previous coordination with Owners, Utilities, ISO’s and Integrators
• Versed knowledge in modern Plant Controller capabilities and NERC and FERC standards
• Experience with panel design, I&C, and Meteorological Stations
• Understanding of basic substation operation and experience with troubleshooting IEDs and Meter integration

For this role, we anticipate paying $135,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).