Senior GCS Project Manager

Iberdrola • $119K — $132K *
Vancouver, WA 98682In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with power plant or Substation SCADA systems
  • 5+ years of project management experience in energy, power, or utility sectors
  • Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, from requirements to deployment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Primavera or MS Project, and SAP
  • Experience with process engineering or improvement methodologies
  • Ability to pass a NERC standards background check.

Responsibilities

  • Manage wind energy SCADA projects through all phases to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals
  • Deliver project management outputs including development, scope, schedule, and budget governance
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to meet project requirements
  • Oversee multiple resources for the successful delivery of SCADA systems
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with clear definitions of scope and cost
  • Facilitate feedback to enhance project quality, reliability, and efficiency
  • Perform detailed project tasks while demonstrating strong organizational skills.

Benefits

  • Work in a mission-critical, 24/7 operational environment
  • Opportunity to manage and improve SCADA systems in a renewable energy portfolio
  • Engage in projects that have a direct impact on energy generation and sustainability
  • Collaborative work culture focused on continuous improvement
  • Potential for career growth within a leading company in energy management.
Full Job Description
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Location: Vancouver, WA

Salary Range: $119,000 to $132,500 DOE

Job Summary

The Generation Control Systems Project Manager is a key member of a 24/7 mission critical operations team and is responsible for support of Wind Plant control systems for a ~ 6,000MW renewable generation portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive working and institutional knowledge and understanding of complex SCADA control systems management of new build plants as well as managing improvements in control systems driven by best practices and changing business requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage wind energy SCADA projects during the engineering, procurement and construction phases through the transition to production to ensure that safety, quality; cost and schedule goals are met.
  • Deliver all project management deliverables including development, scope, schedule, budget and governance.
  • Work with technical and business staff to ensure all project deliverables meet requirements. Strong business acumen - ability to understand business fundamentals and implications of change.
  • Extensive project management experience involving the management of multiple resources and successful delivery of SCADA systems for the purpose of Energy Generation.
  • Develop, negotiate, and manage engineering and construction contracts, including clearly defining scope, schedule and cost management requirements.
  • Facilitate effective feedback to internal and external resources to identify efficiencies and improvements in project quality, reliability, costs, schedule or other parameters that enhance Company's strategic initiatives.
  • Willingness to be involved with detailed project delivery work at all levels. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ensures all relevant internal controls are followed and recommend new controls as needed.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • As is relates to the job description, 5 years' experience in or around power plant and or Substation SCADA systems (the company may consider candidates with less experience at a lower level)
  • 5 + years' experience in project management within energy, power, utility or related industries.
  • A solid understanding of software development life cycle, including: requirements gathering, facilitating design sessions, process mapping, configuration, system and policy development, user acceptance testing, training, user support and change management.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office; Primavera or MS Project scheduling tools; and, SAP cost management software.
  • Experience with formal process engineering/design or process improvement methodology.
  • Ability to qualify to NERC standards including successful 7 year background investigation and security review


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some understanding of NERC / CIP standards
  • 5+ years' experience in managing energy control center applications, projects, systems, and/or operations of energy facilities or equivalent.
  • 3+ years' experience systems relating to NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, PEAK. WECC, CAISO, PJM, BPA, or other system authorities.
  • Experience with complex data center operations and management.
  • Knowledge of electric utility design and operations standards.


Competencies
  • Growth & Continuous Improvement
  • Initiative & Change
  • Focused on Results
  • Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership (people managers/leaders)


Job Posting End Date:
July-31-2026

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