Remote Senior SCADA Design Lead – Renewable Power

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation & holiday pay

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a senior SCADA design lead to own in-house SCADA monitoring and control design for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and wind.

You will work with AutoCAD, Visio, and other tools to generate comprehensive drawings and documentation, shaping standards and best practices. You will mentor engineers, review complex designs, and coordinate with OT teams and customers to ensure reliability, commissioning readiness, and long-term performance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering is preferred.
• Industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired.
• Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Direct experience drafting engineering drawing sets for SCADA, Networking, electrical, and/or substation designs.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD
• Advanced knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; power system, networking and control layouts.
• Advanced knowledge of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies.
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SCADA design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and other projects, producing drawings and resolving issues.
• Define, document and improve SCADA design standards and practices across the team.
• Review scope of work documents and develop detailed design documentation and BOMs for SCADA racks and enclosures.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with SOLV OT on hardware requirements.
• Lead system design reviews and FAT engagements with customers.
• Coordinate with customers, utility reps, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and handover.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Networking (Layer 2/3)

Fiber optics & comms (RS-232/RS-485)

Power systems knowledge

Subcontractor coordination

Project management tools

Industrial automation protocols

Education

Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a senior SCADA design lead to own in-house SCADA monitoring and control design for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and wind.

You will work with AutoCAD, Visio, and other tools to generate comprehensive drawings and documentation, shaping standards and best practices. You will mentor engineers, review complex designs, and coordinate with OT teams and customers to ensure reliability, commissioning readiness, and long-term performance.