Remote Solar SCADA Commissioning Technician

SOLV Energy; Nebraska; On-site; USD 101,363 - 121,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with vacation/sick/holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage, and high-voltage projects, seeks a commissioning specialist. This remote role travels to job sites to support pre-commissioning and commissioning of SCADA and site communications.

You will test, document results, and ensure safety and standards compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, construction, QA, and EPC teams, performing tests, and producing detailed commissioning reports.

Qualifications

• This role requires 3–5 years of experience commissioning utility-scale solar projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Solid networking and communications systems knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and proactive issue resolution.
• Ability to read Electrical/Mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with industry safety standards, NFPA/NEC, and environmental rules.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement site commissioning plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA, and SCADA to align activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests including performance, functional, and reliability tests.
• Ensure all commissioning activities meet safety, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal SCADA and site communications performance.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports with test results and corrective actions.
• Improve processes by applying lessons learned from projects.
• Support Safety Tagging and Lockout/Work Permit programs and compliance.
• Prepare for utility-scale solar testing for EPC or utilities in the US.
• Knowledgeable in NFPA/NEC, IEEE/IES/API standards; NFPA/NEC applicability.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Inverters

Transformers

Electrical infrastructure

Networking & communications

Problem solving

Electrical/mechanical drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety & compliance

Industry standards familiarity

Tools

SCADA

Job description

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of solar, storage, and high-voltage projects, seeks a commissioning specialist. This remote role travels to job sites to support pre-commissioning and commissioning of SCADA and site communications.

You will test, document results, and ensure safety and standards compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, construction, QA, and EPC teams, performing tests, and producing detailed commissioning reports.