SCADA & Networking Commissioning Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and testing of SCADA and communications on utility-scale solar projects.

The role is hybrid with on-site presence at job sites and some remote work; location details will be discussed in interview. Responsibilities include interpreting commissioning plans, conducting tests (performance, functional, reliability), documenting results, and coordinating with engineering, construction, QA, and field teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking and communications systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to interpret Electrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement site specific commissioning plans and adhere to schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance, SCADA to ensure alignment on commissioning activities.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of all communications systems.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during commissioning to ensure optimal SCADA and site communications performance.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issues encountered, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback from completed projects.
• Assists site commissioning personnel in establishing Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and compliance with its provisions.
• Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States
• Fiber installation and testing
• Ethernet installation and testing
• Serial communications installation and testing (Modbus, DNP, etc)
• SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning
• Familiarity with NFPA/NEC standards and IEEE/IES/API Standards
• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and ISO/TSO requirements a plus.
• Familiarity with testing of DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.
• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid state relaying systems a plus.
• Attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive.
• Safety-focused leadership and adherence to SOPs.
• Lead and support site teams in technical, quality and safety using established systems.
• Proficiency in Personal Protective Equipment usage.

Skills

Solar PV systems

Inverters

Transformers

Networking systems

Problem solving

Electrical drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Industry standards

Tools

SCADA

Modbus

DNP

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. seeks a commissioning professional to support pre-commissioning and testing of SCADA and communications on utility-scale solar projects.

The role is hybrid with on-site presence at job sites and some remote work; location details will be discussed in interview. Responsibilities include interpreting commissioning plans, conducting tests (performance, functional, reliability), documenting results, and coordinating with engineering, construction, QA, and field teams.