Remote Senior SCADA Design Lead for Renewable Energy

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a senior SCADA Design Lead to own in-house SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects. You will design, review, and standardize SCADA drawings using AutoCAD and Visio, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with OT teams to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This fully remote role involves coordinating with OT teams, reviewing project scope, delivering comprehensive design documentation, supporting commissioning, FATs, and field

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering.
• Industrial or utility-scale PV solar, BESS or Wind experience.
• Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Experience drafting SCADA, networking, electrical and substation drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA networks using fiber, RS-232/RS-485, Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation protocols.
• Knowledge of power plant operating procedures and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SCADA design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and other power generation projects by producing high-quality drawings, resolving complex technical issues, reinforcing SOLV standards, and supporting commissioning readiness, project handoff, and long-term system reliability.
• Define, document, and continuously improve SCADA design standards and best practices, reinforcing design quality and consistency across the team.
• Own and drive review of project scope of work documents; Develop, review, and approve detailed design documentation including communications diagrams, networking port maps, powering diagrams, and equipment bill of materials for SCADA communication racks and field network enclosures while ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Perform senior-level review of SCADA drawing sets and generate redlines at standard revision intervals.
• Develop, maintain, and reinforce drawing review quality standards across the design team.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex SCADA equipment configurations, design challenges, and cross-functional technical issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and reinforcement of design standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with SOLV OT (Operational Technology) team(s) at a lead level to define and validate server and networking equipment hardware requirements, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Drive standardization and process improvements to reduce design and commissioning effort, improve system consistency across projects, and support long-term operational reliability.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive project documentation in Microsoft Visio and Autodesk AutoCAD including block diagrams, elevations, fiber routing & splicing, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Develop training materials in accordance with defined company standards.
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments; proactively identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to design standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training.
• Lead special projects to research SCADA equipment and emerging technologies in support of standards updates and/or customer requests; translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Serve as the senior SCADA Design lead and primary technical representative for assigned projects in all customer-facing meetings and technical reviews.
• Interface with 3rd party integrators throughout SCADA rack and FNE assembly, providing technical guidance on manufacturability to ensure intended SCADA functionality is maintained.
• Lead and present the system design review portion of customer-witnessed SCADA headend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and act as the senior design SME during these engagements.
• Coordinate with customers, utility representatives, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support; serve as the primary point of escalation for complex field issues related to the system design.
• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.

Skills

SCADA design

AutoCAD

Networking

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a senior SCADA Design Lead to own in-house SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects. You will design, review, and standardize SCADA drawings using AutoCAD and Visio, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with OT teams to ensure reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This fully remote role involves coordinating with OT teams, reviewing project scope, delivering comprehensive design documentation, supporting commissioning, FATs, and field