POSITION SUMMARYMcCarthy Building Companies is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join our Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and Commissioning team.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe SCADA Engineer will be responsible for successful completion of assigned projects, which requires technical competence as well as leadership competence in working with clients in addition to mentoring and supervising site team members assigned to projects. Systems to be analyzed will include utility scale solar generating generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. Technical disciplines include the following three areas:
- Design support: Oversee design and configuration of networks and communications for Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC's and other SCADA system equipment; review design and network architecture, SCADA, communications, and networks. Participation in the development of design specifications for fiber optic, Meteorological stations, instrumentation, travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission SCADA, network and communication systems.
- Project Management: Coordinate with project site team, project owner and SCADA vendor to ensure timely and correct installation of SCADA system equipment including SCADA server rack equipment, Meteorological stations, instrumentation, Field network and fiber optic cabinets. Perform scope gap analysis with other scope owners related to plant SCADA system.
- Commissioning: Oversee prefunctional checks on all SCADA equipment and instrumentation. Work with the SCADA vendor to validate functionality of the site SCADA system. Test functionality of the power plant controller and SCADA HMI. Field measurement verification including but not limited to inverter data, instrumentation, tracker system and substation metering.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, and 2+ years of experience required.
- Advanced knowledge of SCADA electrical construction principles/practices preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in managing SCADA development and commissioning preferred.
- Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities.
- Excellent organizational, team management, innovative and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Development, Execution, and Commissioning across variety of SCADA platforms with emphasis on Ignition.
- Basic understanding of mechanical, architectural, and structural construction plans and documents.
- Knowledge of local and regional code requirements. In addition to NERC, ISO, Cybersecurity requirements and industry practices.
- Strong communication skills: ability to facilitate trainings for partners. Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to Travel up to 50% across U.S. based projects.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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