Substation Control Center Manager

Primoris Services Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

401K with matching

Job summary

Premier PV seeks a Substation Control Center Manager to lead the technical execution of the substation control center product line from concept through pilot production and high-volume manufacturing readiness. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and EPC/Owner partners to release sub-products and integrated control houses.

The role requires extensive experience in substation control equipment, SCADA interfaces, and electrical infrastructure, with a strong

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years in engineering, product development, manufacturing integration, or utility/industrial electrical infra; 12+ preferred.
• 5+ years leading cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, quality or product development.
• Experience with substation control houses, protection panels, SCADA/communications racks, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the control center product roadmap from concept through PG-3/PG-5 and pilot production.
• Lead development of configurable Small, Medium, and Large control house product lines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and EPC/Owner partners.
• Ensure UL 508A panel shop readiness and component compliance evidence for listed equipment.
• Maintain design docs, BOMs, travelers, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

PE license preferred

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical

Smartsheet

ERP/PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Substation Control Center Manager

Senior technical and program leader responsible for building Premier PV's substation control center capability from product roadmap through factory-ready execution. Leads configurable S/M/L control houses, panel and rack sub-assemblies, integration kits, supplier qualification, FAT/ITP readiness, and the transition from current-facility pilots to Dallas Factory #2 production.

Job Overview

The Substation Control Center Manager owns the technical execution and phase-gated development of Premier PV's substation control center product line. This role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, compliance, facilities, and integration partners to release substation control center sub-products and ultimately integrated Small, Medium, and Large control houses.

Company Overview

Premier PV is a leading manufacturer of solar electrical balance of systems solutions and renewable energy products, dedicated to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Our mission is to provide innovative, efficient, and reliable products that enhance solar energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Business Development, Estimating, and EPC/Owner partners.
• May directly or indirectly lead engineers, designers, technicians, integration partners, and contract resources assigned to the program.
• Own the control center product roadmap from concept through PG-3, PG-5, pilot production, and high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Lead development of configurable Small, Medium, and Large control house product lines and associated option kits.
• Drive release of near‑term sub‑product development including Network Panel, Panel #4 SCADA & Communications, protection panel assemblies, Roxtec penetration kits, cable ladder/trench kits, AC distribution and lighting kits, station DC kits, HVAC kits, UPS kits, security rough‑in kits, fire/life‑safety prep, and FAT/ITP kits.
• Create and maintain PRDs, reference mechanical/structural drawings, interface control documents, BOMs, travelers, work instructions, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Accountable for mechanical and structural compliance interfaces including enclosure layout, aisle clearances, cable entry arrays, lifting/rigging points, HVAC interfaces, battery ventilation, grounding interfaces, fire/life‑safety provisions, and factory integration details.
• Coordinate electrical interface requirements while recognizing that EPC/Owner engineering owns project‑specific one‑lines, protection/network architecture, relay settings, and SAT leadership unless otherwise contracted.
• Lead UL 508A panel‑shop readiness and coordinate component compliance evidence for UL/NRTL paths including UL 50/50E, UL 67, UL 1778, UL 924, UL 62368‑1, UL 486A/B, and listed/recognized components as applicable.
• Ensure applicable design practices consider NEC, IBC, ASCE 7, IEEE 693, IEEE 1613, IEEE 80, IEEE 485/484/1106, NFPA 72, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 2001 where applicable.
• Partner with Supply Chain to qualify A/B suppliers for panels, racks, enclosures, penetrations, HVAC, UPS, battery/charger systems, lighting, fire detection, security rough‑in, labels, cable tray, and fabricated parts.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline. ABET‑accredited degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering, product development, manufacturing integration, or utility/industrial electrical infrastructure experience; 12+ years preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross‑functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, or product‑development teams.
• Experience with substation control houses, protection/control panels, SCADA/communications racks, station DC systems, auxiliary power systems, modular electrical buildings, e‑houses, or industrial control panels.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A panel‑shop practices and component compliance paths for listed/recognized equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical/structural design interfaces, fabrication packages, enclosure integration, HVAC/ventilation, cable routing, penetrations, grounding interfaces, lifting/rigging, and factory test readiness.
• Familiarity with NEC, IBC, ASCE 7, IEEE, NFPA, UL/NRTL certification processes, and utility‑grade documentation expectations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align engineering, operations, procurement, quality, executives, EPCs, and owner/customer stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT progress is preferred but not required.
• Preferred, not required: Experience with SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Eaton, Schneider, or similar utility control, protection, SCADA, UPS, DC, and panel equipment ecosystems.
• Preferred, not required: Experience with ISO 9001, NPD/phase‑gate processes, first‑article inspection, PPAP‑style supplier qualification, and factory acceptance testing.
• Preferred, not required: Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical, Smartsheet, ERP/PLM/PDM systems, Bluebeam, and technical document‑control processes.
• Preferred, not required: Experience supporting manufacturing ramp, new factory layout, production cell design, technician training, and HVM transition.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

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