SCADA Project Engineer
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- Richmond Hill, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations
- Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
- Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others
- Serve as a Project Engineer, coordinating stakeholders on SCADA projects.
- Manage and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and submittal requirements while working closely with the project management and engineering teams.
- Coordinate SCADA system design integration, configuration, and implementation across renewable projects
- Establish procedures and strategies for system start-up, commissioning, and operational readiness for renewable energy projects.
- Coordinate closely with construction teams and subcontractors
- Conduct regular project coordination meetings with stakeholders, maintain detailed meeting minutes, and track action items
- Manage system performance testing, SCADA startup testing, and coordination with utilities and grid operators for interconnection requirements.
- Support development and implementation of commissioning, turnover, and testing procedures
- Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, EPC clients, and construction teams to provide technical coordination and SCADA subject matter support.
- Coordinate procurement and delivery schedules for SCADA equipment, communication hardware, and control system components to align with project timelines.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) by reviewing procedures, participating in testing activities, and incorporating results into commissioning plans.
- Schedule, coordinate, and execute testing activities throughout the SCADA project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with project requirements and timelines.
- Monitor project progress, document test results, witness final system testing, and compile project documentation and test certificates.
- Ensure all relevant as-built drawings and documentation are updated in accordance with project procedures.
- Coordinate vendor participation in commissioning activities, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and operator training.
- Track and resolve issues in collaboration with management, engineering, quality control teams, and contractors while managing punch list and project closeout activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience working with SCADA systems, controls engineering, automation, or renewable energy projects.
- Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with SCADA architecture, communication protocols, and control systems integration.
- Working knowledge of common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or IEC protocols is preferred.
- Experience supporting commissioning, system startup, or Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Bonus eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)