Remote SCADA & Communications Commissioning Engineer

SOLV Energy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

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. This remote role supports pre-commissioning and commissioning of communication systems with travel to various job sites across the United States.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, construction and QA teams, executing tests, and preparing detailed commissioning reports

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of commissioning utility‑scale solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking and communications systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and proactive issue resolution.
• Ability to interpret Electrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and Implement site specific commissioning plans and adhere to schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, SCADA to ensure alignment on commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all communications systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensure optimal performance of SCADA and site communications systems.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
• Assists site commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
• Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States
• Fiber installation and testing
• Ethernet installation and testing
• Serial communications installation and testing (Modbus, DNP, etc)
• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning
• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
• NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility scale solar generation, ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing
• Understands the commercial performance of power plants
• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements a plus.
• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.
• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid state relaying systems a plus.
• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
• Ability to Utilize, inspect, and understand proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment.

Skills

Solar PV knowledge

Networking systems

Problem solving

Drawings interpretation

Communication

Project management

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. This remote role supports pre-commissioning and commissioning of communication systems with travel to various job sites across the United States.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, construction and QA teams, executing tests, and preparing detailed commissioning reports