SCADA Technical Project Manager

Westinghouse; Juno Beach (FL); Remote; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations for qualifyingpositions

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking a SCADA Technical Project Manager for a remote, 1-year contract. You will lead engineering, software development, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI, and plant control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects including BESS and PV plants.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, expertise in Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, and industrial networking, with strong leadership and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems.
• Expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking.
• Experience with BESS, PV, hybrid plants, utility interconnections, and renewable power generation.
• Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, managed switches (Cisco, Hirschmann, MOXA), and industrial communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SCADA, PLC, RTU, HMI, networking, and plant control system projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, contractors, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and third-party vendors.
• Develop, review, and optimize PLC programs using Schneider M340/M580 and similar platforms.
• Oversee SCADA integration using Ignition, OPC, historians, RTACs, and networks.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, PPA, LGIA, and performance testing.
• Review electrical, communication, networking, and control system drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical leadership for SCADA architecture and control strategies.
• Establish coding standards, documentation, configuration management, cybersecurity practices, and version control.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for PLCs, RTUs, protection relays, inverters, meters, networking equipment, managed switches, and fiber optic systems.
• Report project status, risks, milestones, and corrective actions to management.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Project management

Electrical engineering

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline

Tools

Schneider M340/M580 PLC

Ignition

OPC

Modbus

DNP3

EtherNet/IP

CAN

RTUs

historians

Job description

Nuclear Energy About the role: This is a Remote position We are looking for a SCADA Technical Project Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will serve as the Owner's Representative responsible for leading the engineering, software development, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI, and plant control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), photovoltaic (PV), and hybrid power plants. This role combines technical leadership with project management to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering, cybersecurity, and utility requirements. You will report to the onsite manager. Location: This a Remote position 1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SCADA, PLC, RTU, HMI, networking, and plant control system projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, contractors, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and third-party vendors.
• Develop, review, and optimize PLC programs using Schneider M340/M580 and similar platforms.
• Oversee SCADA integration using Ignition, OPC, historians, RTACs, and networks.
• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, PPA, LGIA, and performance testing.
• Review electrical, communication, networking, and control system drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical leadership for SCADA architecture and control strategies.
• Establish coding standards, documentation, configuration management, cybersecurity practices, and version control.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for PLCs, RTUs, protection relays, inverters, meters, networking equipment, managed switches, and fiber optic systems.
• Report project status, risks, milestones, and corrective actions to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems.
• Expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking.
• Experience with BESS, PV, hybrid plants, utility interconnections, and renewable power generation.
• Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, managed switches (Cisco, Hirschmann, MOXA), and industrial communications.

Helpful Experience

• Renewable energy commissioning and Owner's Representative experience.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP, utility standards, and grid interconnection requirements.

Travel * Remote position with travel up to 50% as required for project execution and commissioning.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $70.00/hr. to $93.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities