Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future. 

Role Overview

Apex is seeking a Senior SCADA Manager to join the Asset Management team that will be the lead for new project SCADA system architecture and deployment from construction planning through testing & commissioning of the plant. This position will also provide technical support for operating wind, solar and battery storage facilities. This position will support field operations, remotely troubleshooting electrical infrastructure and generating equipment. This position requires working hands-on with relays, meters, and wind and solar SCADA systems. The candidate will oversee substation commissioning activities as well as coordinate plant power control testing to meet regulatory compliance. 

The right candidate will be a hands-on, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects with a variety of issues. The position requires excellent communication skills as well as strong problem-solving capability in a multidisciplinary, technical role. A passion for renewable energy is needed to succeed in this role.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt
Department: Asset Management
Travel: 25%

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on SCADA and protection, relay, and control systems for projects in all stages of design, construction, testing, and operation.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and coordinate engineering activities to Field Operations, Remote Operations, and Asset Management teams for operating projects.
• Manage supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and electrical engineering support for operating clean energy projects.
• Provide project management for major reliability initiatives, projects, and systems integrations.
• Ensure reliable physical assets and operating systems for an operating fleet of clean energy projects.
• Manage process development, methods, and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage and execute the engineering requirements for NERC and ISO compliance.
• Perform troubleshooting and programming of RTU’s, RTAC, relays, and other PRC systems and components and develop diagnostic tools and models for electrical infrastructure and assets.
• Develop control systems and tools for clean energy projects and Remote-Operations Control Center
• Interface with engineers from transmission owner, power purchasers, and regulatory bodies
• Evaluate and coordinate RCAs and corrective actions for trip and fault events and from OEMs
• Mentoring of team members for skills and personal development
• Transition technical needs from Construction to Operations for projects approaching operation and incorporate lessons learned into new construction projects
• Other duties as assigned

Success Profile

To succeed as a Senior SCADA Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering, SCADA systems or related industry or function
• Experience with relay, control, protection, metering, and electrical components, systems and analytics
• Experience with plant power controls systems for renewable energy plants
• Experience testing and troubleshooting device communication issues within the SCADA network
• Experience programming of SEL RTACs and SEL relays
• Experience with industrial protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC, MQTT, SEL)
• Experience managing electrical engineering and operational technology (OT) needs
• Experience performing and managing the commissioning and maintenance of substations preferred
• Excellent project management, process development, and root cause analysis skills required
• Excellent communication, engineering, and organizational skills required
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external experts
• Ability to project a positive image of the company and cultivate and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to travel ~25%
• Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote work may be considered for the ideal candidate.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with setting up databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (perspective)
• Experience with configuring or troubleshooting OT equipment (firewalls / switches)
• Experience programming PLCs (Schneider Electric / Allen Bradley)
• Experience designing and programing operating systems, historians, and applications

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team’s review!

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in remote office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.