SCADA & Communications Commissioning Technician (Solar)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and commissioning for utility-scale solar projects.

The role requires onsite presence at job sites with some remote work and involves coordinating with engineering, construction, and QA teams to ensure proper device communication during hot commissioning. Responsibilities include performing pre-commissioning tests, verifying SCADA and communications systems, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring adherence

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience 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 with proactive issue resolution.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics.
• Strong organizational skills for multi-project management.
• Excellent 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 project teams (engineering, construction, QA, SCADA) to align commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (performance, functional, reliability) of communications systems.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure optimal SCADA and site communications performance.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports with test results and corrective actions.
• Improve commissioning processes using feedback from completed projects.
• Assist site commissioning personnel in Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit compliance.
• Test utility-scale solar plants for EPC/Utilities in the United States.
• Install and test fiber, Ethernet, and serial communications (Modbus, DNP).
• Maintain SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning.
• Know NFPA/NEC and IEEE/IES/API standards; NETA standards related to solar testing.
• Understand commercial performance of power plants.
• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and ISO/TSO requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA control systems and testing methods is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing relaying systems is a plus.
• Core skills: attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, drive.
• Promote safety and quality; lead by example and reinforce safe practices.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Networking systems

Problem solving

Electrical drawings

Project coordination

Communication skills

Safety standards

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and commissioning for utility-scale solar projects.

The role requires onsite presence at job sites with some remote work and involves coordinating with engineering, construction, and QA teams to ensure proper device communication during hot commissioning. Responsibilities include performing pre-commissioning tests, verifying SCADA and communications systems, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring adherence