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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:

Lead complex SCADA design workstreams for utility-scale PV, BESS, and other power generation projects by producing high-quality drawings, resolving complex technical issues, reinforcing SOLV standards, and supporting commissioning readiness, project handoff, and long-term system reliability.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

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

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and own the in-house design of SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Work in AutoCAD, Visio, and other design tools, as required, to developcomprehensivedesignsfor large-scale renewable energy power plant SCADA systems.

• Define,document, and continuously improve SCADA design standards and best practices,reinforcingdesign qualityand consistencyacross the team.

• Own and drive review of project scope of work documents; lead cross-functionalrequirementsgathering sessions andtranslatecomplex requirements into comprehensive, scalable system designs.

• Develop, review, and approve detailed design documentation including communications diagrams, networking port maps, powering diagrams, and equipment bill of materials for SCADA communication racks and field network enclosureswhileensuringadherence to company standards.

• Perform senior-level review of SCADA drawing sets and generate redlines at standard revision intervals.

• Develop,maintain, and reinforcedrawingreviewquality standards across the design team.

• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex SCADA equipment configurations, design challenges, and cross-functional technical issues.

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and reinforcement of design standardswhilefosteringa culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.

• Collaborate with SOLV OT (Operational Technology) team(s) at a lead level to define andvalidateserver and networking equipment hardware requirements, proactivelyidentifyingrisks and recommending solutions.

• Drive standardization and process improvements to reduce design and commissioning effort, improve system consistency across projects, and support long-term operational reliability.

• Generate andmaintaincomprehensive project documentationin Microsoft Visio and Autodesk AutoCADincludingblock diagrams, elevations, fiber routing & splicing, and equipment wiring diagrams.

• Developtraining materialsin accordance withdefined company standards.

• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments; proactivelyidentifyand mitigate technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.

• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to design standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training.

• Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces torecommendtechnicalapproachesand guidecross-functionalsolution development.

• Promote a collaborative, team-first culture by approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset that emphasizes enablement over barriers.

• Lead special projects to research SCADA equipment and emerging technologies in support of standards updates and/or customer requests; translate findings into actionable design recommendations.

• Serve as the senior SCADA Design lead and primary technical representative for assigned projects in all customer-facing meetingsand technical reviews.

• Interface with3rd party integrators throughoutSCADArack and FNE assembly,providingtechnical guidance on manufacturability to ensure intended SCADA functionality ismaintained.

• Lead and present thesystem design reviewportionof customer-witnessed SCADA headend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)andact as the seniordesign SMEduring these engagements.

• Coordinate with customers, utility representatives, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support; serve as the primary point of escalation for complex field issuesrelated to the system design.

• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• SCADAand network designsmeet established quality and performance standards.

• SCADA configuration and testing activitiescomply withutility, NERC, and SOLV standards.

• Adherence to Company policies and procedures.

• Assigned SCADA design, programming, and commissioning tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Understanding ofand adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.

• Professional technical skills and industry knowledge continue to develop over time.

• Staff development and training are supported through direct mentorship of junior engineers.

• Positive feedback is received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.

• Effectiveutilizationof project management, scheduling, and task management tools.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering degree inelectrical, mechanical or energyengineering is preferred.

• 6-8yearsof engineering experience or equivalent (experience working within renewable energyincluding;industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Winddesired). Direct experience in SCADA engineering.

• Direct experience drafting engineering drawing sets forSCADA,Networking,electrical, and/or substation designs.

• AdvancedknowledgeofAutoCAD

• AdvancedknowledgeofLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.

• Advancedknowledgeof design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networksusingFiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.

• Advancedknowledgeof industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.

• Advancedknowledgereading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, powersystem, networking and control, electrical,mechanicaland civil layouts.

• Advancedknowledgeof 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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