SCADA Engineer - Phoenix, AZ

The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer is responsible for the implementation of SunPower’s world class controls and monitoring systems. The role involves project evaluation, SCADA system design and review, sub-consultant oversight, and project management of SunPower’s Utility and Commercial SCADA systems. The SCADA Engineer position is part of the Design Services Group, which designs ground mount and rooftop photovoltaic power plants. The SCADA engineer will work with internal and external resources to generate full SCADA design packages, including detailed design documentation, construction drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and training materials. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of Power Systems and/or Industrial Automation control systems. Candidates will have strong design, communication, and creative problem solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Develop, configure, and deploy SCADA software systems for PV power plants
•Creation of detailed SCADA design packages and review of consultant designs
•Coordination of sub-contractors, consultants, internal design teams, and construction crews
•Preparation of detailed mechanical, electrical, and civil drawing details for construction of control systems
•Drafting and review of bid-packages, project schedules, and contract documents
•Coordination with Sales, R&D, O&M, and other internal groups
•Adapt standard design packages to site-specific requirements
•Assisting Salespeople and Construction Project Managers with design related questions, responding to RFI’s from the field
•System commissioning, QA, and oversight
•Site visits, including occasional domestic and international travel

Education and Experience
•Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or similarly applicable field
•AND Minimum 3-5 years experience in SCADA Engineering or Design, post degree
•EIT or PE is a plus, ongoing professional development is encouraged
Knowledge/Skills
•Knowledge of industry standard SCADA software and platforms - Wonderware System Platform a plus.
•Familiarity with programming languages, UI design, databases
•Familiarity with PLCs, communication systems and protocols, networking architectures
•Candidates must be highly organized and capable of working on multiple projects at one time.
•Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods installation, especially in power generation
•Strong design and engineering skills
•Proficiency with AutoCAD and generating detailed construction drawings
•Good communication skills

Please send resume to David.Sneed@sunpowercorp.com.