Qcells

Senior SCADA & Controls Engineering Manager

LocationIrvine, CA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Description


Title: Senior SCADA & Controls Engineering Manager Department: Engineering Center – SME Engineering Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Director of SME

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status (Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid


SENIOR SCADA & CONTROLS ENGINEERING 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 Module, Development, 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

The Senior SCADA & Controls Engineering Manager will serve as the technical resource during all project lifecycle phases for utility-scale PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) new projects across the United States. This role will have hands-on experiences in project development engineering, stand-alone Solar and battery energy storage systems, solar plus battery energy storage systems (PV+BESS), National Electric Codes (NEC), Independent System Operator (ISO), utility BESS products, and more.

This position will report to the Director of SME or another senior management personell the CEO of the company may designate. The position is a designated hybrid in San Francisco, California or the Irvine, CA. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position may be expected to travel up to 30%.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver technical due diligence supporting the Initiating project phase before the project awarded. Analyze customer’s requirements related to SCADA system and each component in terms of functionality and performance
Define the specification (H/W, S/W, Communication I/F, etc.) of power block level controller functionality and performance perspective and lead the software development.
Review and approve the development results at each stage like software design, test report and H/W specification, etc.
Manage the S/W development plan and product roadmap
Act as the subject matter expert for industry best practices, regulations, compliance, and standards around PPC/SCADA, NERC CIP, NIST, NERC Mod, applicable IEC and IEEE standards
Prepare conceptual BESS, PV (or PV+BESS) system architecture layouts, network diagrams, communication wiring diagrams and selecting different components during the planning process, based on site specifics, system performance and financial objective requirements
Visit project sites, supplier sites, or third-party sites when necessary to assess and collect critical project technical information such as site structures, network diagrams, communication wiring diagrams, site electricity load data, costs, or to participate in equipment inspections/tests and system commissioning
Work with PPC, SCADA, Network and BOS equipment manufacturers for alignment with customer and industry needs and standards
Collaborate with electrical teams to define and integrate components, check functionality of the renewable energy system (PCS, Battery, Inverter, BOP, etc.)
Support in developing controls and algorithms for energy systems applications
Collaborate and work with Developer, EPC and other involved parties during planning, installation, and commissioning to provide engineering deliverables necessary to achieve the success of the project
This position has a primary focus on ERCOT, CAISO, and ISO NE markets and will eventually require an understanding of additional US ISOs / RTOs


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Automation/Computer science or S/W development engineer with minimum of 10+ years of experience in EMS application program of renewable energy field
10+ years. experience interacting with system integration engineers, Utilities, ISO’s, IPPs in the US market
5+ years. Energy application S/W Dev. management experience with deployment
Field experiences deploying Solar/ storage/ wind control systems in the US market.
Advanced proficiency in software design and energy modeling applications, such as UML and Agile tools
Advanced proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Advanced proficiency in communication interface like Modbus, DNP3.0, OPC, CAN, Restful API, https, etc.
Understanding of field fiber troubleshooting and experience assisting with or creating the design of a functional FO splicing diagram and system to support a functional SCADA system
Experience interfacing with Network Engineers and Field Techs in the installation of SCADA equipment to support Data Monitoring of Renewable Power Sites
Strong understanding of network communication architectures, protocols, NERC standards
Understanding of Power plant modeling tools and model creation in PSSE, PSCAD, or similar tool
Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage, or renewable projects
Comfortable and accustomed to working with various project stakeholders, including investors, EPC partners, developers, consultants, O&M contractors, and suppliers.
Knowledge and capacity to apply NEC, ISO, building and AHJ code and rules on system designs.
Able to develop written/verbal work deliverables that are organized and appropriate to the respective audiences
Strong sense of ownership on assigned tasks
Can-do mentality, proactive working attitude, and hands-on approach
Flexible, team-player, attention-to-detail, and responsible working attitude
Ability to communicate with audiences consisting of diverse backgrounds, customers, product engineering and sales teams


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience bringing successful Utility-scale products to the market in Solar, Wind, and/or Energy Storage
Passionate about solving customers’ problems and focused on product value to the customer
Able to design Micro-grid forming systems and to integrate PV and other power sources
Good knowledge of control system and communication system design (TCP/IP Networks and Modbus), in particular control system architecture, IT network and components (Cloud, server, data-logger, PLC, Router, Modem, etc.)
Experience with any industry Energy Management System hardware/software, Monitoring/control/Optimization/Machine learning
SCADA, networking or PM certifications preferred. For example: Ignition Core, CompTIA Network+ or PMP
On Site experience installing and/or commissioning ESS / PV+BESS, understanding Site acceptance test process
Focused on the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of the products and comfortable letting the Engineering team figure out how to deliver features
Self-starter and self-motivated leader working with a cross-functional team
Understands the value of hypotheses, experimentation, and learning
Leadership by example
Strong work & teamwork ethics


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 30% as needed


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)

Hanwha Q Cells 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.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Q Cells 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.

This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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