Clearway Energy
Director, Controls and SCADA Engineering
$200K–$225K
San Diego, California, United States +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States - Experience
- 12+ years of relevant progressive experience and 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Leads the strategy, engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of controls and SCADA systems across utility-scale renewable energy projects and operating assets.
What you'll do
- Set controls and SCADA strategy, standards, and architectures for new projects and the operating fleet.
- Lead and develop the engineering team, coordinating design reviews, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fleet improvements.
- Oversee system upgrades, configuration and change management, cybersecurity, and technical governance of contractors and vendors.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in controls engineering, SCADA, industrial automation, power generation, or related engineering disciplines.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, technical functions, major projects, or multidisciplinary engineering resources.
- Demonstrated experience with utility-scale renewables and complex control system integrations, including new-build and operating assets.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of electrical substations and relays systems.
- Experience with SEL RTAC / IEC 61131 Logic Engine, or comparable substation control devices.
Pay
$200,000 — $225,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Bazefield, EMS, GMS, Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA, SEL RTAC / IEC 61131 Logic Engine
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