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The Senior SCADA Engineer, EPC will lead and execute SCADA and PPC engineering workstreams for the design, development, and delivery of the SOLV OTS SCADA solution on utility-scale PV and BESS projects. The role can be fully remote or hybrid with regular in-office presence in Bend, OR.

• Lead the development and commissioning of 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 company objectives.
• Own end-to-end PPC implementation on assigned projects, including programming, hardware/software integration, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing to meet ISO, utility, and customer requirements.
• Generate and maintain project documentation (SAT reports, plant control narratives, device points list, and training material) in accordance with company standards.
• Provide expert-level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex PPC and SCADA issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and standards reinforcement.
• 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 to support SCADA system integration.
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote a collaborative, team-first culture, approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset and emphasizing 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, commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training.
• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce commissioning time, and standardize solutions across projects.

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or energy engineering (preferred).
• 6-8 years of engineering experience or equivalent, preferably in renewable energy, including industrial or utility-scale PV solar, BESS, or wind.
• Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Advanced working knowledge of programming languages including C, C++, Java, Python, and Structured Text (IEC61131‑3).
• Advanced working knowledge of Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA platform or other equivalent SCADA platforms.
• Advanced working knowledge of Windows servers, relational databases, and SCADA applications.
• Advanced working knowledge of industry-recognized PLC equipment such as Schweitzer Engineering RTAC, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar “named variable” PLC environments.
• Advanced knowledge of tuning PID loops.
• Advanced knowledge of design, installation, and commissioning of SCADA networks using fiber optics, serial RS‑232 / RS‑485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA, and DA.
• Advanced knowledge of reading and developing diagrams and schematics including power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical, and civil layouts.
• Advanced knowledge of power plant operating procedures and control system interactions with governing bodies such as regional compliance entities, independent system operators, transmission operators, and generator operators.
• Ability to work with subcontractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Salary range: $125,114 to $166,402.

SOLV Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, or parental status.