Senior SCADA Engineer, Design (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; East Windsor Hill (CT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior SCADA Design Lead to manage in-house SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects. You will own and drive complex scada drawings, network diagrams, and BOMs, while upholding SOLV standards and ensuring commissioning readiness.

This fully remote role offers opportunities to mentor engineers and collaborate with OT teams on hardware and software standards. You will provide senior technical guidance, review complex SCADA configurations, and

Qualifications

• Lead SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS and wind projects.
• Draft and review detailed SCADA drawings, diagrams and BOMs.
• Mentor junior/mid-level engineers and enforce SOLV standards.
• Ensure NERC compliance and design governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCADA design workstreams for utility-scale projects.
• Develop and maintain SCADA drawing sets and wiring diagrams.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Collaborate with OT teams on hardware requirements and standards.
• Support project handoff, commissioning readiness and long-term reliability.
• Produce project documentation in Visio and AutoCAD.

Skills

SCADA design

Mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Networking concepts

Fiber optics

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. Lead complex SCADA design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and other power generation projects by producing high-quality drawings, resolving complex technical issues, reinforcing SOLV standards, and supporting commissioning readiness, project handoff, and long-term system reliability.

This role is fully remote.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; Lead and own the in-house design of SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Work in AutoCAD, Visio, and other design tools, as required, to develop comprehensive designs for large-scale renewable energy power plant SCADA systems.
• Define, document, and continuously improve SCADA design standards and best practices, reinforcing design quality and consistency across the team.
• Own and drive review of project scope of work documents; Develop, review, and approve detailed design documentation including communications diagrams, networking port maps, powering diagrams, and equipment bill of materials for SCADA communication racks and field network enclosures while ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Perform senior-level review of SCADA drawing sets and generate redlines at standard revision intervals.
• Develop, maintain, and reinforce drawing review quality standards across the design team.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex SCADA equipment configurations, design challenges, and cross-functional technical issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and reinforcement of design standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with SOLV OT (Operational Technology) team(s) at a lead level to define and validate server and networking equipment hardware requirements, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions.
• Drive standardization and process improvements to reduce design and commissioning effort, improve system consistency across projects, and support long-term operational reliability.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive project documentation in Microsoft Visio and Autodesk AutoCAD including block diagrams, elevations, fiber routing & splicing, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Develop training materials in accordance with defined company standards.
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments; proactively identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to design standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training.
• Lead special projects to research SCADA equipment and emerging technologies in support of standards updates and/or customer requests; translate findings into actionable design recommendations.
• Serve as the senior SCADA Design lead and primary technical representative for assigned projects in all customer-facing meetings and technical reviews.
• Interface with 3rd party integrators throughout SCADA rack and FNE assembly, providing technical guidance on manufacturability to ensure intended SCADA functionality is maintained.
• Lead and present the system design review portion of customer-witnessed SCADA headend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and act as the senior design SME during these engagements.
• Coordinate with customers, utility representatives, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support; serve as the primary point of escalation for complex field issues related to the system design.
• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance

• SCADA and network designs meet established quality and performance standards.
• SCADA configuration and testing activities comply with utility, NERC, and SOLV standards.
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Assigned SCADA design, programming, and commissioning tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Staff development and training are supported through direct mentorship of junior engineers.
• Positive feedback is received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.
• Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering is preferred.
• ~industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired). Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• ~ Direct experience drafting engineering drawing sets for SCADA, Networking, electrical, and/or substation designs.
• ~ Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD
• ~ Advanced knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.
• ~ Advanced knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• ~ Advanced knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Advanced knowledge reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• ~ Advanced knowledge of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.
• ~ Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• ~ Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• ~ We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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