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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote scada in Riverside, CA is $35.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.08 and $44.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) job involves monitoring, controlling, and maintaining industrial automation systems from a remote location. Professionals in this role use SCADA software to track real-time data, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance for industries like energy, water management, and manufacturing. Responsibilities may include configuring SCADA systems, ensuring cybersecurity, and responding to system alerts. This job often requires knowledge of networking, automation protocols, and industrial control systems.

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To excel as a Remote SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) professional, a strong background in industrial automation, control systems, and IT networking is essential, often requiring a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with SCADA software platforms (such as Wonderware, Ignition, or GE iFIX), PLC programming, and relevant cybersecurity certifications is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective remote communication are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring reliable system monitoring, rapid troubleshooting, and seamless coordination with on-site teams to maintain smooth industrial operations.

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SCADA Engineer - Renewables & Grid

Black & Veatch

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 449 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 116462 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a SCADA engineering professional to assist in the technical design of substation and renewable energy Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

In this role, you may have the opportunity to: 

  • Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role.
  • With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
  • Continue building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems.
  • Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity.
  • Develop, validate, and present specialist/technical output.

Black & Veatch (B&V) is engaged in a variety of SCADA engineering and design activities in support of substation modernization and renewable energy integration. This work entails conceptual and detailed design of SCADA hardware, networking equipment, fiber networks, datalinks, points list, RTU configurations, remote I/O module configurations, Meter configurations, PMU/PDC device configurations, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens. Individual must have the ability to perform quality assurance checking, man hour estimates, specify equipment part numbers for project work, proposal specification writing, standards development, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely.  Professionals will be integrated into our existing teams based on expertise and experience.  

Key Responsibilities
  • Working directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables (drawings, points list, configuration files, etc.) for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. 
  • Provide oversight and lead lower-level engineering work or assignments. 
  • Previous controls system design experience for power projects. 
  • Ability to teach other engineers the fundamental SCADA concepts. 
  • Utilize effective verbal communication skills to convey, teach and/or sell ideas. 
  • Excellent writing skills. 
  • Coordinate SCADA Project work for timely execution. 
  • Prioritize important task. 
  • Provide clients recommended solutions based on standards, best practices and industry standards. 
  • Previous controls system design experience for power projects. 
  • Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment.  
  • Experience in reading one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, and DC schematics. 
  • Understanding DNP3 protocol 
  • Understand how to configure devices' ethernet comm settings in IPV4 addressing with end devices, ethernet switches and router (default gateway) present. 
  • Understand how to configure devices' serial comm settings in ethernet RS-232 or RS-485. 
  • Experience in HMI screen development. 
  • Experience in RTU configuration development. 
  • Experience in understanding protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems configuration files. 
  • Experience in configuring devices for Synchrophasor data work: PMU devices, PDC devices and DFRs. 
  • Providing remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience would be considered a plus.  
  • Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial.
  • Experience with VMware, Factor Talk, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, Factory Studio, Cimplicity or other virtual/HMI software platforms.
  • Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems.
  • Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley Control Logic PLC configuration.
  • Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards.
  • Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system.
  • Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design.
  • Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc.
  • Experience with Excel macros and VBA language.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
  • Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
  • Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
  • Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer. 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $125,879.00 - $210,220.00 


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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915