Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is a leading provider of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. As a SCADA Project Manager, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems for solar projects, coordinating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage end-to-end SCADA scope within solar EPC projects, from design through commissioning and handover
- Define SCADA project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and integration milestones within the overall project timeline
- Track progress, manage risks, and report status updates to internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with the broader EPC project team to align SCADA milestones with electrical and construction schedules
- Oversee the development of SCADA architecture, I/O lists, network diagrams, and data flow
- Ensure seamless integration between SCADA systems and plant components such as inverters, trackers, weather stations, transformers, and BESS
- Select and manage SCADA system integrators and vendors; review technical submittals and FAT/SAT procedures
- Validate configuration of HMI screens, alarm logic, historian, and remote access functionality
- Serve as the point of contact between internal engineering teams, subcontractors, SCADA integrators, OEMs, and clients
- Support utility and ISO/RTO telemetry requirements and assist with compliance documentation and testing
- Ensure clear communication and timely resolution of technical issues or integration gaps
- Coordinate installation and testing of SCADA field hardware (RTUs, gateways, servers, switches, etc.)
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of SCADA systems
- Prepare and deliver final SCADA documentation packages, including O&M manuals, test reports, and training materials
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Industrial Automation, or a related field
- 3–7 years of experience managing SCADA/controls systems within solar or energy projects
- Proven experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX, or OSIsoft PI
- Familiarity with solar plant components (inverters, weather stations, combiner boxes, MV transformers, BESS)
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, SNMP)
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and cybersecurity principles in SCADA environments
- Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and control drawings
- Experience working on EPC or turnkey energy infrastructure projects
- PMP, CAP, or equivalent project management certification
- Experience with ISO telemetry and utility SCADA integration (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, etc.)
- Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring platforms and SCADA-to-cloud data pipelines
- Experience with grid-tied energy storage system integration
- Working knowledge of NERC, FERC, NIST, or IEC 62443 compliance standards
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