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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 16 hours ago

SCADA Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. They are seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition team, responsible for overseeing the design, project management, and commissioning of SCADA systems for utility scale solar generation facilities and related infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

SCADA developmentCommissioningProject ManagementSCADA electrical principlesSCADA platformsTeam managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, and 2+ years of experience required
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

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of SCADA electrical construction principles/practices
2+ years of experience in managing SCADA development and commissioning

Benefits

Award-winning training programs
Best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program

Company

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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With 160 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Burns
Vice President Emerging Tech and Project Delivery
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Grant St. George
Vice President Operations
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