Senior Remote SCADA Engineer — Renewable Power Systems

SOLV Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Design Lead to guide complex design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and renewables, delivering high-quality drawings and ensuring compliance with SOLV standards. This fully remote role requires mentoring engineers, coordinating with OT teams, and driving standardization while supporting commissioning, FATs, and long-term reliability across projects.

You will use AutoCAD and Visio to create block diagrams, elevations, and wiring diagrams, and you will

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering preferred.
• 6-8 years of engineering experience in renewable energy or utility-scale projects.
• Direct SCADA engineering experience and drafting for SCADA, networking and substation designs.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and networking concepts (Layer 2/3).
• Familiarity with SCADA protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA/DA).
• Ability to read/develop diagrams and collaborate with governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS, and power projects.
• Develop designs in AutoCAD, Visio; create diagrams and BOMs for racks and enclosures.
• Define and improve SCADA design standards; ensure quality and consistency.
• Review scopes of work, gather requirements, and translate into scalable designs.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; lead technical reviews and redlines.
• Coordinate with SOLV OT on hardware requirements; drive standardization.
• Lead FAT reviews and customer-facing design discussions; manage field issues.
• Support commissioning, handoff, and long-term reliability; ensure safety and governance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

SCADA engineering

Networking concepts

Communication skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Fiber optics

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Design Lead to guide complex design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and renewables, delivering high-quality drawings and ensuring compliance with SOLV standards. This fully remote role requires mentoring engineers, coordinating with OT teams, and driving standardization while supporting commissioning, FATs, and long-term reliability across projects.

You will use AutoCAD and Visio to create block diagrams, elevations, and wiring diagrams, and you will