This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Leader-SCADA/HMI - Cybersecurity - Network Equipment based in the United States.
This is a customer-facing technical leadership role responsible for designing and delivering complex automation and digital energy solutions from presales through project execution. You will translate customer requirements into scalable technical architectures spanning SCADA/HMI, cybersecurity, industrial networking, protection and control, and digital substations. The role combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical project leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide solutions through design, testing, commissioning, and delivery while ensuring quality, safety, and technical compliance. You will engage directly with stakeholders ranging from field engineers to executive leaders, supporting demonstrations, pilots, and proof-of-concepts. This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced grid automation and energy technologies within a global, innovation-focused environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead technical project activities from solution design through commissioning, ensuring successful execution, technical quality, and alignment with customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and project execution teams, leading kickoff meetings, specification discussions, technical clarifications, design reviews, and other customer-facing engagements.
- Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews, manage engineering effort and allocated technical resources, provide progress updates, and collaborate with Project Management on planning, risk mitigation, and change requests.
- Analyze customer specifications, develop technical documentation, validate proposed solutions with customers, and ensure compliance with document control and project quality requirements.
- Define and specify software, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), SCADA/HMI solutions, cybersecurity systems, and network equipment while overseeing technical execution plans.
- Ensure technical activities follow applicable safety standards, engineering practices, industry requirements, and project specifications.
- Resolve technical deviations and fault reports, providing remote and onsite support to field and commissioning engineers when complex issues arise.
- Lead or coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and other major technical milestones, working closely with commissioning teams and customers.
- Provide project-specific customer training and technical guidance while supporting tendering, commercial activities, demonstrations, pilots, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
- Build strong customer relationships and contribute to customer satisfaction through responsive communication, effective technical leadership, and professional project execution.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
- At least 5 years of experience designing Digital Protection & Control Systems or Energy Management Solutions for utility and industrial customers, ideally within Grid Automation.
- Relevant experience with Electric Power Distribution Automation, Process Bus, Substation Digitization, Monitoring & Diagnostics, Asset Performance Management (APM), Device Management (DvM), and/or Cybersecurity Management.
- Strong technical expertise in designing and programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, industrial cybersecurity, network equipment, IEC 61850, firewalls, and related technologies.
- In-depth understanding of automation and electrical control systems, SCADA/DCS environments, networking architectures, and industrial communication protocols.
- Knowledge of smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration, with familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Grid Automation.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to investigate technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting technical solutions to customers and supporting demonstrations, pilots, or proof-of-concept activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license and relevant technical certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Certified Protection Professional, are preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills are required.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% within the United States and Canada.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Benefits:
- Salary: $98,400–$164,000 USD annually for U.S.-based positions, with geographic differentials of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain locations.
- Bonus: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Wellness Support: Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource and an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings opportunities with company matching and retirement contributions, plus access to financial planning resources.
- Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
- Family Support: Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Insurance: Disability benefits and life insurance coverage.
- Education: Tuition assistance to support continued professional development.
- Work Flexibility: Remote U.S.-based position with approximately 30% travel within the U.S. and Canada.
- Professional Growth: Challenging technical projects, opportunities for leadership, and exposure to advanced grid automation, cybersecurity, digital substations, and energy technologies.
- Work Environment: Collaborative and innovative environment focused on professional development, technical excellence, and meaningful contributions to the energy sector.
How Jobgether works:
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