SCADA Technical Lead

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Function as the SCADA team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SCADA architecture for substations, PV, and BESS control systems, with a strong focus on technical design, project coordination, and compliance with EPC specifications. Proficient in troubleshooting SCADA devices and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

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SCADA Architecture ExpertisePV and BESS Control System DesignAdvanced Engineering Design ToolsTechnical Document DevelopmentTroubleshooting IEDs and Meter Integration

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Hard Skills

SCADA ProgrammingControl System DesignTechnical Document ReviewTroubleshooting SCADA DevicesPanel DesignMeter IntegrationStartup and Commissioning of SCADA SystemsNetworkingHMI DevelopmentPPC Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

VisioBluebeam ReviewProcore

Industry Keywords

EPC Contract ComplianceNERC StandardsFERC StandardsInverter-Based ResourcesPlant Controller CapabilitiesMeteorological StationsSubstation Operation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as the SCADA team representative in engineering and technical design updates and discussions
Coordinate technical reviews with SCADA suppliers, customers, and the Project Integration team to ensure the design meets the EPC contract
Verify software and equipment installation
Support the Project Integration team and site acceptance testing
Witness SCADA Factory Acceptance Testing and follow through identified punch list items
Identify technical risks and communicate project schedule and cost impacts to the SCADA PM
Review EPC requirements and specifications for SCADA, Communications, and Operations portions of the EPC contract
Coordinate with the SCADA PM to define SCADA budgets and schedules compliant with EPC specifications
Develop subject matter expertise on SCADA architecture for substations, PV, BESS, and connected sensors and devices, including MET, PCS, and RTAC
Co-author site control narratives with the SCADA supplier
Collaborate with commissioning to troubleshoot underperforming SCADA equipment
Program and troubleshoot substation SCADA devices, including Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories relays and voltage and current metering devices
Travel to job sites as required to provide support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working directly on PV and BESS control system design (PPC, HMI, Networking) and their associated Scope of Work
Previous experience with the startup and commissioning of SCADA, PLC/PPC, or DCS systems for Inverter-based-resources (IBR)
Experience reviewing and developing technical documents and presenting their requirements to stakeholders and peers
Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time
Experience in the design and startup of PV and/or BESS control systems
Advanced use of engineering design tools such as Visio, Bluebeam Review, and Procore
Previous coordination with Owners, Utilities, ISOs, and Integrators
Knowledge of modern Plant Controller capabilities and NERC and FERC standards
Experience with panel design, I&C, and Meteorological Stations
Understanding of basic substation operation
Experience troubleshooting IEDs and meter integration
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Remote work eligibility
Approximately 20% travel opportunity