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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115503
Job Title : Staff SCADA Engineer - BESS
Location : RGGREENWD, KCP, RGRALH, RGANAR, RGDALL, RGPHNX, RGATLANTA2, RGORLA, RGTUALAT, RGHOUSTON3
Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS
Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available:No
Recruiter : Dalton Garrison
Job Summary
Black & Veatch is seeking a SCADA engineering professional with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support the design, integration, and commissioning of utility-scale energy storage projects. This role emphasizes end-to-end SCADA engineering for BESS facilities, including integration with Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and utility communication systems. The candidate will support conceptual and detailed engineering activities including controls architecture, network design, communications, telemetry, data mapping, and system integration across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design documents and deliverables for SCADA systems supporting BESS projects.
  Design and coordinate SCADA system architecture integrating BMS, EMS, PCS, and PPC systems.
  Develop control narratives, data mapping, alarms, and monitoring strategies.
  Lead and participate in design reviews (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC).
  Coordinate SCADA scope with utility interconnection and grid compliance requirements.
  Support vendor selection, specifications, and design reviews.
  Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
  Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting during commissioning.
  Provide field and remote support to construction teams and clients.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with utility-scale BESS projects.
Familiarity with EMS, BMS, PCS, and PPC systems.
Experience with SEL RTAC and related hardware.
Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850.
Knowledge of NERC CIP, PRC-028, IEEE 2800 standards.
Experience with SCADA network and fiber systems.
Experience with commissioning multi-vendor systems.
Experience with HMI platforms such as Ignition or AVEVA.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years SCADA engineering experience.

• 3+ years experience with utility-scale BESS projects.

• Experience with SCADA design and commissioning activities.

Certifications
Active or pursuing engineering licensure to support EOR requirements.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
016
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