SCADA Technical Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a SCADA Technical Project Manager for a 1-year contract to lead the engineering, software development, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI, and plant control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

This remote position requires managing global teams, coordinating with EPCs and vendors, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and utility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation or a related discipline.
• 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3 and industrial networking.
• Experience with BESS, PV or hybrid plants and utility interconnections.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SCADA, PLC, RTU, HMI, networking and plant control projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and multiple vendors across geographically distributed teams.
• Develop and review PLC programs and oversee SCADA integration and commissioning activities.
• Establish coding standards, documentation, cybersecurity practices and version control.
• Report status, milestones and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering

Renewable energy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

PLC programming

OPC

Modbus

DNP3

EtherNet/IP

RTUs

Industrial networks

Job description

Please Note: **No Third-Party or C2C Firms**

*Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship*

We are searching 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.

Location: 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 industrial communication 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.

Technical 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.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred 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.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. 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