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Qcells EPC · 4 hours ago

SCADA Project Manager

Ankeny, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp specializes in providing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems project development and EPC services. As a SCADA Project Manager, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems for solar projects, coordinating with various teams and managing project deliverables.

Renewables & Environment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan and manage end-to-end SCADA scope within solar EPC projects, from design through commissioning and handover

Define SCADA project deliverables, schedules, budgets, and integration milestones within the overall project timeline

Track progress, manage risks, and report status updates to internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate with the broader EPC project team to align SCADA milestones with electrical and construction schedules

Oversee the development of SCADA architecture, I/O lists, network diagrams, and data flow

Ensure seamless integration between SCADA systems and plant components such as inverters, trackers, weather stations, transformers, and BESS

Select and manage SCADA system integrators and vendors; review technical submittals and FAT/SAT procedures

Validate configuration of HMI screens, alarm logic, historian, and remote access functionality

Serve as the point of contact between internal engineering teams, subcontractors, SCADA integrators, OEMs, and clients

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

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

Prepare and deliver final SCADA documentation packages, including O&M manuals, test reports, and training materials

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Qualification

SCADA project managementSCADA/HMI platformsIndustrial communication protocolsNetwork infrastructureProject management certificationSolar plant componentsSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Industrial Automation, or a related field

3–7 years of experience managing SCADA/controls systems within solar or energy projects

Proven experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX, or OSIsoft PI

Familiarity with solar plant components (inverters, weather stations, combiner boxes, MV transformers, BESS)

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, SNMP)

Strong understanding of network infrastructure and cybersecurity principles in SCADA environments

Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, P&IDs, and control drawings

Experience working on EPC or turnkey energy infrastructure projects

Preferred

PMP, CAP, or equivalent project management certification

Experience with ISO telemetry and utility SCADA integration (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, etc.)

Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring platforms and SCADA-to-cloud data pipelines

Experience with grid-tied energy storage system integration

Working knowledge of NERC, FERC, NIST, or IEC 62443 compliance standards

Company

Qcells EPC

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Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.

Founded in 2015

Irvine, California, US

501-1000 employees