SCADA Technical Project Manager
Remote 1-year W-2 contract role as an Owner's Representative / technical project manager leading engineering, integration, commissioning and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI and plant control systems for utility-scale renewable projects (BESS, PV, hybrids). Core stack: Ignition SCADA, Schneider M340/M580 PLCs, OPC, Modbus/DNP3, industrial networking, with travel up to 50%.
- Compensation
- $70–$93 / hr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
- 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems
- Expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking
- Experience with BESS, PV, hybrid plants, utility interconnections, and renewable power generation
- Knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, firewalls, managed switches (Cisco, Hirschmann, MOXA), and industrial communications
- Willingness to travel up to 50% for project execution and commissioning
Nice to have
- Renewable energy commissioning and Owner's Representative experience
- Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and geographically distributed teams
- Knowledge of NERC CIP, utility standards, and grid interconnection requirements
Full description
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.About the role: This is a Remote position
We are looking for a SCADA Technical Project Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will serve as the Owner's Representative responsible for leading the engineering, software development, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle management of SCADA, PLC, HMI, and plant control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), photovoltaic (PV), and hybrid power plants. This role combines technical leadership with project management to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with engineering, cybersecurity, and utility requirements. You will report to the onsite manager.
Location: This a Remote position
1-year contract assignment. (W-2)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of SCADA, PLC, RTU, HMI, networking, and plant control system projects.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, contractors, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and third-party vendors.
- Develop, review, and optimize PLC programs using Schneider M340/M580 and similar platforms.
- Oversee SCADA integration using Ignition, OPC, historians, RTACs, and networks.
- Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, PPA, LGIA, and performance testing.
- Review electrical, communication, networking, and control system drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical leadership for SCADA architecture and control strategies.
- Establish coding standards, documentation, configuration management, cybersecurity practices, and version control.
- Provide technical troubleshooting for PLCs, RTUs, protection relays, inverters, meters, networking equipment, managed switches, and fiber optic systems.
- Report project status, risks, milestones, and corrective actions to management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
- 8+ years managing and commissioning renewable SCADA and control systems.
- Expert knowledge of Ignition SCADA, PLC programming, OPC, Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, CAN, RTUs, historians, and industrial networking.