Remote SCADA & Communications Technician

SOLV Energy; Michigan; On-site; USD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy seeks a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and commissioning of SCADA and communications for utility-scale solar projects. This fully remote role includes regular travel to various job sites, with interview discussions detailing location expectations.

Responsibilities include testing, reporting, and adherence to NFPA/NEC standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations while collaborating with engineering and QA teams.

Qualifications

• 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 skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to interpret Electrical and Mechanical drawings/schematics.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement site-specific commissioning plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA, and SCADA to align commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance, functional, and reliability testing.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot issues to optimize SCADA and site communications systems.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports with test results and corrective actions.
• Improve commissioning processes by applying lessons learned from projects.
• Assist site teams with Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Inverters

Electrical infrastructure

Networking & communications

Problem solving

Electrical drawings/Schematics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety standards

Tools

SCADA

Job description

SOLV Energy seeks a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and commissioning of SCADA and communications for utility-scale solar projects. This fully remote role includes regular travel to various job sites, with interview discussions detailing location expectations.

Responsibilities include testing, reporting, and adherence to NFPA/NEC standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations while collaborating with engineering and QA teams.