SCADA Senior Manager, Operations Engineering

 

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Engineering 

Remuneration: Exempt

 

The Senior Manager, Operations Engineering is a key interface between Operations and Development teams for renewable energy projects. The SCADA Integration and Implementation team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for Renewable projects consisting of Soalr/PV, Wind, and Battery energy storage systems of RWE and its customers are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes on the design, construction, commissioning and administration of control systems for renewable energy projects within RWE Clean Energy.

 

This position is key in the design and execution of control solutions for renewable power projects. The role requires gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determining the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensuring the correct control system design for the application.

 

This position is involved in all the different stages of the project, starting from a design stage, then guiding the implementation phase, and supporting the on-site commissioning of the solution. The role requires working hand-in-hand with third-party providers, assessing the most suitable options, and delivering concepts into the field. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Leads SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provides  oversight and guidance to junior engineers
• Coordinates with project managers and other engineering SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
• Reviews and provides constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers; advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions; works towards developing standards and educating financial teams on contract requirements
• Gathers technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts and ensures SCADA system capability to achieve these
• Generates and modifies project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA standards and strategy; owns the development of standard exhibits and documentation for the team
• Develops and oversees scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators; owns the development of standard documentation for projects
• Review contractor design documents and ensure design will meet operational needs of the SCADA system and alignment with SCADA standards
• Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA requirements including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects
• Commissions substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects; works closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skillsets
• Drives and pursues interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across wider business
• Owns development of strategic goals for SCADA team and ensures alignment with organizational objectives
• Proactively works towards alignment with broader engineering teams and understands team position and contribution within the organization
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of business stakeholders
• Owns strategic projects for the SCADA team and drives changes to standards and processes
• Actively trains and educates junior engineers across all project phases

 

Requirements:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 12+ years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
• Excellent grasp of networking design fundamentals including fiber/ethernet, switch and vlan configuration
• Strong background in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers (software development experience also a plus)
• Has proven experience developing technical documentation including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions and plant control narratives
• Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting requirements and creating technical documentation for different stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience commissioning networking and plant controls
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work
• Experience within renewable energy or power industry highly desired, but not required
• Requried travel up to 20%
• Works autonomously to deliver projects without oversight
• Takes ownership of work and resolves issues; se