Senior SCADA Engineer - Renewable Energy & Commissioning

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to lead development and commissioning of SCADA monitoring systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV solar and BESS. You will define standards, own PPC implementations, and generate technical documentation.

Role requires 6-8 years in renewable energy, strong programming and PLC/SCADA expertise, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid work with in-office Bend, OR presence offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering is preferred.
• 6-8 years of engineering experience in renewable energy including PV solar, BESS or wind.
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages and SCADA platforms.
• Proficiency with IEC61131-3 and industrial automation protocols.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and commissioning of SCADA systems for utility-scale projects, including PV and BESS.
• Define and implement SCADA design standards and best practices.
• Own end-to-end PPC implementation including testing and integration.
• Generate project documentation: SAT reports, control narratives, device points list, training material.
• Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA configurations.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical review and knowledge sharing.
• Drive standardization and process improvements across projects.
• Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support SCADA system integration.
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments.
• Promote NERC compliance and governance in programming and commissioning standards.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Structured Text

PID tuning

PLC programming

Diagrams & schematics

Communication protocols

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Windows servers

Relational databases

SCADA applications

PLC platforms

Networking (Ethernet)

Modbus RTU/TCP

DNP3

OPC UA/DA

Field instrumentation hardware

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to lead development and commissioning of SCADA monitoring systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including PV solar and BESS. You will define standards, own PPC implementations, and generate technical documentation.

Role requires 6-8 years in renewable energy, strong programming and PLC/SCADA expertise, and excellent communication skills. Hybrid work with in-office Bend, OR presence offered.