Director, Controls and SCADA Engineering

Clearway Energy, Scottsdale, Arizona +1

What you will do

Develop and implement controls and SCADA strategy for Clearway’s development pipeline and operating fleet. This includes wind, solar, and BESS facilities. Develop and implement design and performance standards for the plant controls and SCADA
Lead development of controls strategy for facilities comprised of multiple generation resources serving data centers behind a common Point of Interconnection. This may require islanded operation and balancing for net zero MW at the POI.
Manage a group of Controls and SCADA engineers responsible for developing project specific scope, review of design provided by contractors/integrators, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final completion for new build/retrofit projects. Manage assignments, tracking and reporting of the ongoing work controls and SCADA team
Define and implement a development and training program for Controls and SCADA engineers
Serve as the subject matter expert for controls and SCADA Systems and their data interfaces including Bazefield, EMS, GMS, and third-party systems. (Bazefield, EMS, and GMS are supported by IT)

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Director, Controls and SCADA Engineering

Clearway Energy, Scottsdale, Arizona +1

What you will do

Develop and implement controls and SCADA strategy for Clearway’s development pipeline and operating fleet. This includes wind, solar, and BESS facilities. Develop and implement design and performance standards for the plant controls and SCADA
Lead development of controls strategy for facilities comprised of multiple generation resources serving data centers behind a common Point of Interconnection. This may require islanded operation and balancing for net zero MW at the POI.
Manage a group of Controls and SCADA engineers responsible for developing project specific scope, review of design provided by contractors/integrators, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final completion for new build/retrofit projects. Manage assignments, tracking and reporting of the ongoing work controls and SCADA team
Define and implement a development and training program for Controls and SCADA engineers
Serve as the subject matter expert for controls and SCADA Systems and their data interfaces including Bazefield, EMS, GMS, and third-party systems. (Bazefield, EMS, and GMS are supported by IT)

What you need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering
12+ years of progressive experience in controls engineering, SCADA, industrial automation, power generation, or related engineering disciplines.
5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical functions, major projects, or multidisciplinary engineering resources.
Demonstrated experience with utility-scale renewable energy generation, including solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems.
Experience supporting both new-build projects and operating assets, including design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
Proven track record delivering complex control system integrations involving multiple OEMs, plant controllers, SCADA platforms, communications networks, and grid interfaces.
Experience managing engineering contractors, equipment vendors, system integrators, budgets, schedules, and technical risks.
Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause investigations and implement fleet-wide engineering improvements.
Utility-scale solar PV plant controls, inverter integration, and SCADA systems.
Wind turbine control systems, turbine SCADA, OEM interfaces, and plant-level coordination.
BESS controls and integration, including PCS, BMS, EMS, safety interfaces, and coordinated plant operation.
Power Plant Controllers (PPCs), PLCs, RTUs, SCADA platforms, industrial communications, and control system networking.
Active and reactive power control, voltage regulation, frequency response, ramp-rate control, curtailment, dispatch, and grid-support functions.
Communications protocols and interfaces such as Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA, and relevant utility telemetry protocols.
OT network architecture, industrial cybersecurity, remote access, redundancy, historian systems, and data integration.
Engineering design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and configuration management.
Ability to interpret NERC, ERCOT, WECC, PJM, and CAISO regulations. Applicable interconnection requirements, grid codes, and industry standards.
Knowledge of network security protocols and cyber security standards
Experience with SEL RTAC / IEC 61131 Logic Engine, or comparable substation control devices
Experience with Software change management best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of latest industry trends

Pay and benefits

$200,000—$225,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today.

Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today.

Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.

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