Remote HV Substation SCADA Engineer II

SOLV Energy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a skilled HV SCADA Engineer II to design, program, test, and commission HV SCADA systems for utility-scale renewable projects. The role supports EPC delivery under established standards and can be remote or based in Bend, OR; San Diego, CA; or Raleigh, NC.

Travel up to 20% for on-site commissioning and installation tasks. The candidate should have 2–4 years in SCADA, knowledge of RTAC/SEL tools, Ignition or similar HMIs, and PLC environments.

Qualifications

• 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; Electrical Single-line, Equipment Layout 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 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, OPC UA 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand SCADA system requirements for substations connected to utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to; Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
• Support HV SCADA system design development and drawings to meet project specifications.
• Verify substation points lists for accuracy against relay and meter settings files.
• Program and commission substation RTACs, Phasor Data Concentrators, and HMI systems.
• Coordinate network settings and IP assignments for substation equipment with plant network provider.
• Troubleshoot communication issues between substation devices and connected controllers.
• Provide technical support for diverse substation equipment configurations.
• Communicate effectively with customers, 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 is required. Estimated to be 20% of job duties will be onsite.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and 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, knowledge transfer and 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.

Skills

SCADA design

Substation integration

HV experience

Communication

On-site coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

acSELerator RTAC

acSELerator Quickset

Ignition SCADA

PLC platforms

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

DNP3

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a skilled HV SCADA Engineer II to design, program, test, and commission HV SCADA systems for utility-scale renewable projects. The role supports EPC delivery under established standards and can be remote or based in Bend, OR; San Diego, CA; or Raleigh, NC.

Travel up to 20% for on-site commissioning and installation tasks. The candidate should have 2–4 years in SCADA, knowledge of RTAC/SEL tools, Ignition or similar HMIs, and PLC environments.