Solar SCADA Commissioning Technician

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a commissioning professional focused on network and communications for utility-scale solar projects. The role supports pre-commissioning and commissioning to ensure devices communicate properly during hot commissioning across job sites.

This hybrid position requires onsite presence at job sites with partial remote work. Location details will be discussed during the interview process; candidates should have 3–5 years of experience and strong networking/SCADA

Qualifications

• Experience with solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with networks and communications systems in industrial environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret site commissioning plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams (engineering, construction, QA, SCADA) for commissioning alignment.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (performance, functional, reliability) of communications systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA/NEC and IEEE/IES/API standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot issues during commissioning to ensure SCADA/site communications performance.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports documenting tests, issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist Safety Tagging, Lockout/Tagout programs and ensure compliance.
• Test utility-scale solar plants for EPC/Utilities in the U.S.; fiber, ethernet, and serial (Modbus, DNP) testing.
• SCADA system testing and commissioning; testing of NFPA/NEC standards related equipment.

Skills

SCADA commissioning

Solar PV knowledge

Networking & communications

Problem solving

Electrical drawings

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a commissioning professional focused on network and communications for utility-scale solar projects. The role supports pre-commissioning and commissioning to ensure devices communicate properly during hot commissioning across job sites.

This hybrid position requires onsite presence at job sites with partial remote work. Location details will be discussed during the interview process; candidates should have 3–5 years of experience and strong networking/SCADA