Senior SCADA Design Engineer (Remote) — Renewable Energy

SOLV Energy; Nevada (IA); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 166.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Design Lead to own the in-house SCADA design for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and wind. You will work with AutoCAD, Visio, and other tools to produce detailed designs, document standards, and support commissioning readiness.

This remote role requires strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating with SOLV OT, and driving standardization to improve

Formación

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering preferred.
• 6-8 years of engineering experience in renewable energy projects including PV, BESS or Wind.
• Direct experience drafting SCADA, networking, electrical, and substation drawings.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking concepts and architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA networks using Fiber Optics, RS-232/RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Ability to read and develop diagrams and schematics including power systems, networking, control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• Advanced knowledge of power plant operating procedures and governing bodies (NERC, ISOs, TOs).
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead in-house design of SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD, Visio and other tools.
• Define and improve SCADA design standards and practices.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions and translate requirements into scalable designs.
• Create detailed design documentation including diagrams and BOMs.
• Perform senior-level review of SCADA drawings and issue redlines.
• Maintain drawing review quality standards across the team.
• Act as primary technical escalation for SCADA configurations and issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous learning.
• Collaborate with SOLV OT to define hardware requirements and mitigate risks.
• Drive standardization and process improvements for design and commissioning.
• Generate and maintain project documentation (Visio, AutoCAD).
• Develop training materials and provide regular status updates and risk assessments.
• Promote NERC compliance and governance in design standards and reporting.
• Operate in ambiguous spaces to guide technical solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented culture.
• Lead SCADA equipment research and technology updates; translate findings into design recommendations.
• Represent SOLV in customer meetings and technical reviews as senior SCADA Lead.
• Interface with 3rd party integrators for SCADA racks and field networks to ensure functionality.
• Lead FAT reviews and customer-witnessed tests as senior SME.
• Coordinate with customers, utility reps and technicians for on-site commissioning and support.
• Support operations and asset management during handoff for long-term reliability.

Conocimientos

SCADA engineering

AutoCAD

Networking

Fiber optics

RS-232/RS-485

Ethernet TCP/IP

Modbus RTU/TCP

DNP3

OPC UA/DA

Power systems

Project management

Communication skills

Educación

Electrical/Mechanical/Energy Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Visio

Descripción del empleo

SOLV Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Design Lead to own the in-house SCADA design for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV, BESS, and wind. You will work with AutoCAD, Visio, and other tools to produce detailed designs, document standards, and support commissioning readiness.

This remote role requires strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating with SOLV OT, and driving standardization to improve