
Qcells Usa Corp.
Qcells USA Corp. is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, focusing on clean, sustainable power.
SCADA Project Manager
Lead design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems for utility-scale solar projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Serve as the point of contact between internal engineering teams, subcontractors, SCADA integrators, OEMs, and clients. • Ensure seamless integration between SCADA systems and plant components such as inverters, trackers, weather stations, transformers, and BESS. • Track progress, manage risks, and report status updates to internal and external stakeholders. • Define SCADA project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and integration milestones within the overall project timeline. • Plan and manage end-to-end SCADA scope within solar EPC projects, from design through commissioning and handover. • Coordinate installation and testing of SCADA field hardware (RTUs, gateways, servers, switches, etc.). • Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of SCADA systems. • Coordinate with the broader EPC project team to align SCADA milestones with electrical and construction schedules. • Select and manage SCADA system integrators and vendors; review technical submittals and FAT/SAT procedures. • Support utility and ISO/RTO telemetry requirements and assist with compliance documentation and testing. • Ensure clear communication and timely resolution of technical issues or integration gaps. • Oversee the development of SCADA architecture, I/O lists, network diagrams, and data flow. • Prepare and deliver final SCADA documentation packages, including O&M manuals, test reports, and training materials. • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds • Validate configuration of HMI screens, alarm logic, historian, and remote access functionality.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸scada integration
- ▸project management
- ▸testing
- ▸vendor management
- ▸architecture design
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, SNMP). • Familiarity with solar plant components (inverters, weather stations, combiner boxes, MV transformers, BESS). • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations • Proven experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX, or OSIsoft PI. • Working knowledge of NERC, FERC, NIST, or IEC 62443 compliance standards. • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting) • Strong understanding of network infrastructure and cybersecurity principles in SCADA environments. • Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring platforms and SCADA-to-cloud data pipelines. • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far • PMP, CAP, or equivalent project management certification. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Industrial Automation, or a related field. • Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and control drawings. • Experience with ISO telemetry and utility SCADA integration (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, etc.). • 3–7 years of experience managing SCADA/controls systems within solar or energy projects. • Experience working on EPC or turnkey energy infrastructure projects. • Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day • Experience with grid-tied energy storage system integration. • Travel: up to 50% as needed • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Requirements
- ▸scada
- ▸industrial protocols
- ▸cybersecurity
- ▸pmp
- ▸electrical eng
- ▸epc
Benefits
• Regular professional, office business setting
Work Environment
Remote