SCADA Technical Lead - EPC - DEPCOM Power

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a SCADA Technical Lead to support the design, installation, and maintenance of PV and BESS controls systems. This position can be based in Scottsdale, AZ or remotely within the U.S. and will require approximately 40% travel.

This role does not provide VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

DEPCOM's SCADA team is composed of individuals with a diverse background in engineering, construction, operations, and project management. We are focused on designing and developing HMI/SCADA systems that allow our partners to leverage the full capabilities of their renewable generation site.

The SCADA team collaborates with other business units through the full lifecycle of the project to develop creative solutions, utilizing new and existing technology, that meet customer requirements.

What You Will Do

• Function as the SCADA team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions
• Coordinate technical reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and the Commissioning team ensuring that the design meets the EPC contract
• Verify software and equipment installation, support the Commissioning team, and support the site acceptance testing
• Lead the SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing and follow through identified punch list items
• Identify technical risks and communicate to the SCADA PM any impacts to the project schedule and cost
• Review EPC requirements and specifications for the SCADA portion of the EPC contract
• Communicate to and coordinate with the SCADA PM in defining SCADA budgets and schedules that reflect compliance with EPC specifications
• Develop subject matter expertise on the SCADA architecture for the substation, PV, BESS and associate connected sensors and devices (i.e. MET, PCS, RTAC)
• Co-author the sites control narrative with the SCADA supplier
• Collaborate with commissioning to troubleshoot SCADA equipment that is not performing as required
• Provide programming and troubleshooting for the substation SCADA devices (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories relays and various voltage and current metering devices)
• Travel to the job site as required to provide support

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Basic understanding of PV and BESS control systems and their associate instrumentation
• Previous experience with the startup and commissioning of instrumentation and control of equipment
• Experience reviewing technical documents and presenting their requirements to stakeholders and peers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in the design and startup of PV and/or BESS control systems
• Advanced use of engineering design tools, such as Bluebeam Review and ViewPoint for Projects, to communicate design changes and as-builds
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders that do not have a technical background

For this role, we anticipate paying $125,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy-solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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