Senior SCADA Engineer, Design (Remote)

SOLV Energy; Rhode Island; 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 own in-house SCADA design for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects. You will produce drawings for large-scale SCADA systems using AutoCAD and Visio, reinforce SOLV standards, and support commissioning readiness and long-term reliability.

The role is fully remote, with location details discussed during interview. You will mentor engineers, drive standardization, and ensure NERC and SOLV policy compliance across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering.
• 6-8 years of engineering experience in renewable energy and SCADA.
• Direct experience drafting SCADA, networking, electrical, and substation designs.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Advanced knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own design of SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects.
• Develop designs in AutoCAD, Visio, and other tools; produce comprehensive designs.
• Define and improve SCADA design standards and best practices.
• Review project scope of work and translate requirements into scalable designs.
• Create and approve detailed design docs: diagrams, port maps, powering diagrams, BOMs.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fiber Optics

RS-232/RS-485

Ethernet TCP/IP

Layer 2 networking

Layer 3 networking

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.

Job Description Summary

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. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• 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; lead cross-functional requirements gathering sessions and translate complex requirements into comprehensive, scalable system designs.
• 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.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces to recommend technical approaches and guide cross-functional solution development.
• Promote a collaborative, team-first culture by approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset that emphasizes enablement over barriers.
• 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.
• Professional technical skills and industry knowledge continue to develop over time.
• 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.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Engineering degree inelectrical, mechanical or energyengineering is preferred.
• 6-8yearsof engineering experience or equivalent (experience working within renewable energyincluding;industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Winddesired). Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Direct experience drafting engineering drawing sets for SCADA, Networking, electrical, and/or substation designs.
• AdvancedknowledgeofAutoCAD
• Advancedknowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.
• Advancedknowledgeof design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networksusingFiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advancedknowledgeof industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Advancedknowledgereading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, powersystem, networking and control, electrical,mechanicaland civil layouts.
• Advancedknowledge of power plant operating proceduresand 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.
• Proficiencywith various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellentcommunicationskills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Solv Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation Range

$125,114.00 - $166,402.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number

J13743