Sr. Generation Control Systems Project Manager

Location:

Vancouver, WA
Base salary depends upon experience and location. Salary Range: $119,000 to $132,500 DOE.

The Generation Control Systems Project Manager is a key member of a 24/7 mission critical operations team and is responsible for the support of wind plant control systems for a ~6,000 MW renewable generation portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive working and institutional knowledge of complex SCADA control systems, managing new build plants and driving improvements in control systems through best practices and evolving business requirements.

• Manage wind energy SCADA projects during the engineering, procurement and construction phases and through transition to production to meet safety, quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Deliver all project management deliverables, including development, scope, schedule, budget and governance.
• Work with technical and business staff to ensure all project deliverables meet requirements and demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Manage multiple resources and deliver successful SCADA systems for energy generation.
• Develop, negotiate and manage engineering and construction contracts, clearly defining scope, schedule and cost requirements.
• Facilitate effective feedback to internal and external resources to identify efficiencies and improvements in project quality, reliability, cost, schedule or other parameters that enhance company’s strategic initiatives.
• Participate in detailed project delivery work at all levels; maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensure all relevant internal controls are followed and recommend new controls as needed.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in or around power plant and/or substation SCADA systems.
• 5+ years of project management experience within energy, power, utility or related industries.
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, facilitating design sessions, process mapping, configuration, system and policy development, user acceptance testing, training, user support and change management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera or MS Project and SAP cost management software.
• Experience with formal process engineering/design or process improvement methodology.
• Ability to qualify to NERC standards, including a successful 7‑year background investigation and security review.

• Understanding of NERC / CIP standards.
• 5+ years managing energy control center applications, projects, systems and/or operations of energy facilities.
• 3+ years experience with NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, PEAK, WECC, CAISO, PJM, BPA or other system authorities.
• Experience with complex data center operations and management.
• Knowledge of electric utility design and operations standards.

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.

Job Posting End Date:
July 31 2026