Director Solar Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

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:

Job Description:

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

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead the developmentand commissioningof SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Define and implement SCADA design standards and best practices aligned with companyobjectives.
• Own end-to-end PPC implementationon assigned projects, including programming, hardware/software integration, factory acceptance testing,andsite acceptance testingto meet ISO, utility, and customer requirements.
• Generateandmaintainproject documentationincluding;SAT reports, plant control narratives,device points list,andtraining materialwhileadhering to defined company standards.
• Provide expert level technical support fordiverseSCADA equipment configurations.
• Serve as aprimarytechnical escalation point for complexPPCand SCADA issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, andstandardsreinforcement.
• Drive standardization and process improvements to reduce commissioning effort and improve system consistency across projects.
• Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to supportthe SCADA system integration
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments, proactivelyidentifyingand mitigating technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote a collaborative,team-firstculture by approaching challenges with asolution-orientedmindsetthat emphasizes enablement over barriers.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces to define technical direction and guide solution development.
• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledgetransferand training.
• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives,identifyingopportunities to enhance system performance, reduce commissioning time, and standardize solutions across projects.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• SCADA and PPC designs, programming, and commissioning activities meet established quality and performance standards.
• SCADA configuration and testing activitiescomply withutility, NERC, and SOLV standards.
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• AssignedSCADAdesign,programming,and commissioning tasksare completedaccuratelyandonschedule.
• Understanding ofand adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.
• Professionaltechnical skills and industryknowledgecontinue todevelop over time.
• Staff development andtrainingare supported through direct mentorship of junior engineers.
• Positive feedback is received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.
• Communicationanddataintegration issues are resolved withindependence.
• Effectiveutilizationof project management,scheduling,and task management tools.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering degree inelectrical, mechanical or energyengineering is preferred.
• 6-8yearsof engineering experienceor equivalent(experience working within renewable energyincluding;industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Winddesired). Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Advancedworking knowledgeofprogramming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3).
• Advancedworking knowledge of Inductive Automation's IgnitionSCADA platformor other equivalent SCADA platform(s).
• Advancedworking knowledge of Windows servers,relational databases, and SCADA applications.
• Advancedworking knowledge of industry recognizedPLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar "named variable" PLC environments.
• Advanced working knowledge of tuning PID loops.
• Advancedworking knowledgeof design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networksusing;Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advancedworking knowledgeof industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Advancedworking knowledgereading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, powersystem, networking and control, electrical,mechanicaland civil layouts.
• Advancedworking knowledge 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

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

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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