HV SCADA Engineer II (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with vacation

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks an HV SCADA Engineer II to provide intermediate engineering support for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of high voltage SCADA systems on utility-scale renewable and substations projects nationwide.

You will review system requirements, develop designs, commission RTACs and HMIs, coordinate with vendors and field teams, and ensure compliance with NERC and SOLV standards. Travel about 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of SCADA engineering experience, preferably with substation systems.
• Ability to read Electrical Single-line, Equipment Layout, and Communications diagrams.
• Familiarity with protection relays, meters, and substation equipment.
• Experience coordinating with utilities and vendors on interconnects and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review SCADA system requirements for substations in utility-scale projects.
• Support HV SCADA design, development, and drawings to meet specs.
• Verify substation point lists against relay and meter settings.
• Program and commission RTACs, PDCs, and HMIs.
• Coordinate network settings and IP assignments with plant network providers.
• Troubleshoot communication issues between devices and controllers.
• Travel up to 20% for on-site commissioning and installation support.
• Promote NERC compliance and contribute to safety and quality practices.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Substation SCADA

Programming languages (C/C++/Java/Py

Modbus/DNP3/OPC UA

Electrical drawings reading

Customer communications

NERC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

SEL RTAC

SELerator Quickset

Ignition SCADA

HMI software

RX3i/GE Emerson PLC

Job description

_ SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. _

Job Description Summary:

The HV SCADA Engineer II will provide intermediate level engineering support for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of high voltage (HV) SCADA systems on utility scale renewable and substations projects, supporting EPC delivery under established standards and supervision.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management’s assignment of essentialfunctions;it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• ReviewandunderstandSCADA systemrequirementsfor substations connected to utility scalerenewable energy projects including but not limitedto;Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.

• Support HVSCADA system designdevelopmentand drawingsto meetproject specifications.

• Verifysubstationpoints listsfor accuracy against relay and meter settings files.

• Program and commissionsubstationRTACs, Phasor Data Concentrators, and HMI systems.

• Coordinate networksettingsand IP assignmentsforsubstation equipmentwith plant networkprovider.

• Troubleshoot communication issues betweensubstation devices and connected controllers.

• Provide technical support fordiversesubstationequipment configurations.

• Communicate effectively withcustomers, vendors,and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.

• Compare project drawings to site conditions to ensure installation is correct.

• Travel for this position isrequired. Estimatedto be20% of job duties will be onsite.

• Identifyand learnappropriate softwareand hardware used and supported by the organization.

• Work with project management to report project status, risks,and mitigation measures.

• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledgetransferand training.

• Provide continuous feedback to product development teams to improve the SOLV SCADA Platform.

• Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Assigned HV SCADA design, programming, and commissioning tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

• SCADA configurations and testing activities comply with utility, NERC, and SOLV standards.

• Adherence to Company policies and procedures

• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices

• Communication and data integration issues are resolved with increasing independence.

• Professional technical skills and industry knowledge continue to develop over time.

• Staff development and training

• Positivefeedbackis received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.

• Effectiveutilizationof project management,scheduling,and task management tools

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.

• 2 - 4 years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working with substation SCADA systems preferred).

• Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings including but not limited to; ElectricalSingle-line, EquipmentLayout Drawings, Communications Diagrams & Panel Drawings.

• Knowledge of power distribution protection equipment including protection relays and power meters.

• Experience coordinating with Utility Companies for point of demarcation, interconnect agreements, design standards compliance, etc

• Experience with programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text(IEC61131-3) desired.

• Experience working with SEL’s ac SELerator RTAC and ac SELerator Quickset software

• Experience with Ignition SCADA software or other HMI design software

• Knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 /RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.

• Experience working with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE/Emerson RX3i, or similar PLC environments.

• Experience with basic PV solar monitoring, functions, and designs desired but not required. (Technical experience in related fields will be considered).

• Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPCUA and DA).

• Understanding of power plant operating procedures.

• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.

• Experience with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.

• Excellent communications skills.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Regular work in substation control buildings with occasional outdoor work in energized substation environments

• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment, vibration, dust and fumes, electric shock, radiation, toxic/caustic chemicals

• Moderate physical activity required, including standing, walking, bending, and working within control panels and equipment enclosures

• Ability to navigate substation environments, including walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs or ladders as required

• Noise levels may be moderate to high depending on the work environment Exposure to medium and high voltage equipment, requiring strict adherence to electrical safety procedures and use of appropriate PPE

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$96,160 - $120,200

Pay Rate Type:

Salary