Construction SCADA Controls Manager I and II- Solar

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced SCADA Controls Manager I or II to join our Solar group, responsible for providing project management and design leadership, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers. Support our continued growth by aiding in the development, roll-out and execution of early-stage Solar planning and development service offerings and providing technical support throughout the testing and commissioning of Solar projects.

Location:

Any home base location in the United States; preference given to those that can work from MN-HQ or Denver office (other regional offices will be considered).

30% to 50% travel is required.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications.

• Technical electrical support.
• Review design documents to ensure compliance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with project.
• Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Understand PPA and Interconnection design, testing and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies.
• Provide operational analysis and be able to provide technical guidance to Mortenson project teams and trade partners for troubleshooting performance issues.
• Provide updates and guidance to customers regarding their questions/concerns regarding the performance of projects.
• Provide guidance to Mortenson project teams regarding what issues are/are not in Mortenson’s contractual scope to address/rectify.
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues to audiences that are not as technically knowledgeable.
• Onsite electrical team support: coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents; establish and nurture a teamwork environment; ensure crews have technical resources and support; provide work direction; identify input for hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed; develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities; implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at project site;
  
  assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with Solar installations, ideally at utility-scale.
• Low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge/proficiency.
• Specialized knowledge/experience in electrical DC systems, low voltage AC systems, controls, and substations.
• Current driver’s license.
• Detailed understanding of utility-scale Solar installations and associated control schemes.
• Understanding of networking and communication systems as they pertain to utility-scale installations.
• SCADA equipment programming and troubleshooting (PLC’s, HMI’s, network switches).
• Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods.
• Electrical Construction Management – physical electrical understanding and cost issue understanding.
• Commissioning – PPA understanding and LGIA understanding, commissioning planning and execution of testing and commissioning scopes.
• Strong teamwork orientation; leadership of people and issues, especially in a group and with a customer and multiple technical partners.
• Ability to manage through technical and ambiguous electrical problems and organize/manage multiple project tasks.
• Technical consensus-building capabilities, working with internal/external partners to define technical direction.
• Technical risk understanding and management.

SCADA Controls Manager I/II benefits include medical and prescription drug plans; no-cost vision coverage; dental plan; 401k with company match; paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves; employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance; no-cost mental health tools; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; gym membership discount program.