SCADA Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

POSITION SUMMARYMcCarthy's Renewable Energy Business Unit is looking for a SCADA Project Engineer to manage large utility-grade renewable energy projects throughout the United States. This is a great opportunity to assist both developers and power companies on some of the largest and most unique renewable energy jobs in the country with an excellent opportunity for future growth within McCarthy. This is a full-time, office-based position that requires minimal travel to sites across the continental U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for SCADA project management during early phases of SCADA scope execution.

Responsibilities include representing the SCADA operations team during preconstruction, procurement, and design. Completion of these functions requires technical competencies as well as leadership competencies in working with various departments to ensure that the necessary coordination takes place early on for successful SCADA system design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.  RESPONSIBILITIESPreconstruction support:
Support the preconstruction team during SCADA scope specification development to meet the requirements detailed in the scope of work document. Ensure lessons learned from project life cycle are captured in the SCADA contract and relevant scope documents. Analyze other scopes to identify possible scope gaps.  Procurement support:
Coordination with the SCADA procurement team to ensure that the proposed Bill of Material is in line with the scope of work documents and specifications. Cross reference project milestone dates and equipment lead times to ensure equipment delivery is aligned with the project schedule.  Provide analysis of Owner specs to determine reasonableness and alignment on projects. Work with Procurement to thoroughly vet out proposals as well as any potential options or features that may add value to the customer and/or reduce McCarthy’s risk.

Design support:
Coordinate with the design management and SCADA operations team to ensure that all SCADA related design documents are reviewed by the operations team before final revision. Represent SCADA ops team during early design reviews.  Analyze other scopes to identify possible scope gaps. Track design revisions and modifications and ensure they get incorporated into drawing sets.  SCADA operations support:
Setup project tracker scope of work and design documents. Capture unique scope and communicate them to the SCADA ops project management team.  Oversee the effective transition to the specific project teams and note design changes that have occurred to date. Improve processes and look for ways to streamline and find efficiencies in the SCADA scope throughout the project life cycle.

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required 2 years experience with SCADA and controls on solar/ energy projects Advanced knowledge of construction principles/ practices Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications Experience in managing vendors as well as building relationships with owners Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment Demonstrated track record of job-site safety excellence Ability to travel up to 10% nationwide

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