SCADA Project Manager

Description

Title: SCADA Project Manager Department: T/D & Commissioning Location: Remote Supervisor: SCADA Operations Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full-time Work Status: (Hybrid/Remote/In-Office):

SCADA Project Manager

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

As a SCADA Project Manager at Hanwha Q Cells, you will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems for utility-scale and commercial solar projects. You will serve as the technical and project lead for all SCADA-related activities, working cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams, as well as clients, vendors, and utilities. This position reports to the SCADA Operations Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in ___(Remote)___ and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time, or as required by the project. This position is expected to travel up to 50%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management:

- 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.

Technical Oversight:

- 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.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination:

- 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.

Construction & Commissioning Support:

- 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 Qualifications:

- 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.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

- 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

- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

- Travel: up to 50% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Regular professional, office business setting

- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.