[Remote] SCADA Technical Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a SCADA Technical Project Manager to serve as the Owner's Representative for utility-scale renewable energy projects. The role leads the engineering, software development, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI, and plant control systems while ensuring safe, timely, budget-compliant, and standards-compliant delivery.
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
Skills
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline is required
- Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems is required
- Experience with BESS, PV, hybrid plants, utility interconnections, and renewable power generation is necessary
- Technical Skills: This role requires expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking
- Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, managed switches (Cisco, Hirschmann, MOXA), and industrial communications is also required
- Candidates must possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and leadership skills
- This is a remote position with travel up to 50% as required for project execution and commissioning
- * Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- * Ability to travel and work at project sites
- * Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform occasional field activities
- * Professional Engineering (PE) certification
- * 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
Benefits
- Remote position with travel up to 50% as required for project execution and commissioning.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans offering an optional layer of financial protection.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- 401K program, with contributions typically available within 30 days of starting and a company match after 12 months of tenure.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program.
- Access to certification preparation and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
- Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated customer service team for consultants to address questions about benefits and other resources.
- Certified Career Coach.
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