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Lead SCADA Engineer/PM - Offshore Wind
- Insight Global (Richmond, VA)
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Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Lead SCADA Engineer/Project Manager to join one of our largest clients, Dominion Energy. This person will lead and manage all SCADA and communication system engineering activities for the CVOW offshore wind farm—including design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, documentation, and operational readiness. This will require the ability to travel between Richmond VA to Dominion HQ as well as Norfolk for the onshore operations of this project.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead SCADA system commissioning for a major, multi‑asset offshore wind project.
- Act as technical expert for SCADA, controls, communications, and project networks.
- Coordinate between engineers, project managers, stakeholders, and equipment suppliers.
- Frequently on-site to manage installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of:
-- SCADA systems
-- ACMS (Asset Condition Monitoring Systems)
-- HMI (Human‑Machine Interfaces)
-- Telecom networks & monitoring equipment
-- Navigational aids
- Manage work in energized areas using PTW/LOTO/SIMOPS protocols.
- Track schedule progress and provide updates to management.
- Review and produce deliverables: plans, reports, as‑builts, procedures.
- Coordinate NERC‑related documentation and compliance.
- Approve work plans, procedures, certificates, and system validations before energization.
- Represent the owner during inspections, audits, walkdowns, and acceptance testing.
- Validate systems (SCADA, ACMS, HMI, networks, etc.) prior to service energization.
Knowledge of the below leads to the successful candidate:
- Basics of three‑phase electrical systems
- Wind turbine generator controls & operations
- Multi‑network SCADA architectures for separated power trains
- Substation design principles
- NERC requirements affecting SCADA and communication systems
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
- Degree required (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree): Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degrees
- 7+ years SCADA and communication system experience (utility-scale preferred).
- Experience supporting large‑scale energy projects (generation, transmission, or offshore wind).
- Strong skills in managing SCADA commissioning activities.
- Deep knowledge of controls engineering, communication networks, and industrial systems.
- Ability to work regularly on-site to oversee field activities.
- Familiarity with PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS procedures.
- Strong documentation and compliance skills (including NERC).
Ability to manage and authorize SCADA work in energized environments.
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