SCADA Engineer II — Renewable EPC (Hybrid/Remote)

SOLV Energy; Washington; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Vacation, sick and holidays pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services for the power industry, delivering solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects. We seek an engineer to provide SCADA design, development, and delivery support for EPC projects, with hybrid in-office work in San Diego, CA or Bend, OR, or fully remote.

Responsibilities include programming SCADA servers, configuring data historians, preparing commissioning plans, and ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of SCADA engineering experience in renewable energy (industrial or utility scale PV, BESS, or wind)
• Proficiency with Python
• Ignition SCADA experience
• Familiar with PLC environments (Schweitzer RTAC, Allen-Bradley, GE/Emerson RX3i)
• Experience installing/commissioning SCADA networks (Fiber, RS-232/RS-485, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA)
• Ability to read/develop diagrams and schematics (power, networking, control)
• Strong communication and coordination with subcontractors and field personnel

Responsibilities

• Execute design and development of SCADA components and systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Define and implement product design standards in line with company goals
• Review project requirements and ensure contractual deliverables
• Create device points lists, HMI assets, test plans and checklists
• Program and commission SCADA servers, historians, and HMI systems
• Review closeout documentation to verify deliverables
• Provide interim technical support for diverse SCADA configurations
• Engage in technical discussions with customers and partners
• Maintain a centralized knowledge base
• Apply diagnostics to troubleshoot plant monitoring and control systems
• Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning
• Learn and apply software/hardware used by the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for platform development and data integration
• Provide status reports and support risk mitigation to meet project goals
• Promote NERC compliance and governance in programming and commissioning
• Support SOLV Operations center during project integrations and handoffs

Skills

Python programming

SCADA engineering

Communication skills

Project management tools

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Relational databases

PLC platforms (Schweitzer RTAC, Allen-Bradley, GE/Emerson RX3i)

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services for the power industry, delivering solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects. We seek an engineer to provide SCADA design, development, and delivery support for EPC projects, with hybrid in-office work in San Diego, CA or Bend, OR, or fully remote.

Responsibilities include programming SCADA servers, configuring data historians, preparing commissioning plans, and ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.