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Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.\nJob Description:\n*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned\nPosition Responsibilities and Duties:\nLead 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).\n\nWork in AutoCAD, Visio, and other design tools, as required, to develop comprehensive designs for large-scale renewable energy power plant SCADA systems.\n\nDefine, document, and continuously improve SCADA design standards and best practices, reinforcing design quality and consistency across the team.\n\nOwn and drive review of project scope of work documents; lead cross-functional requirements gathering sessions and translate complex requirements into comprehensive, scalable system designs.\n\nDevelop, 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 enclosures while ensuring adherence to company standards.\n\nPerform senior-level review of SCADA drawing sets and generate redlines at standard revision intervals.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and reinforce drawing review quality standards across the design team.\n\nServe as the primary technical escalation point for complex SCADA equipment configurations, design challenges, and cross-functional technical issues.\n\nMentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and reinforcement of design standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.\n\nCollaborate with SOLV OT (Operational Technology) team(s) at a lead level to define and validate server and networking equipment hardware requirements, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions.\n\nDrive standardization and process improvements to reduce design and commissioning effort, improve system consistency across projects, and support long-term operational reliability.\n\nGenerate and maintain comprehensive project documentation in Microsoft Visio and Autodesk AutoCAD including block diagrams, elevations, fiber routing & splicing, and equipment wiring diagrams.\n\nDevelop training materials in accordance with defined company standards.\n\nProvide regular project status updates and risk assessments; proactively identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.\n\nPromote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to design standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training.\n\nOperate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces to recommend technical approaches and guide cross-functional solution development.\n\nPromote a collaborative, team-first culture by approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset that emphasizes enablement over barriers.\n\nLead special projects to research SCADA equipment and emerging technologies in support of standards updates and/or customer requests; translate findings into actionable design recommendations.\n\nServe as the senior SCADA Design lead and primary technical representative for assigned projects in all customer-facing meetings and technical reviews.\n\nInterface with 3rd party integrators throughout SCADA rack and FNE assembly, providing technical guidance on manufacturability to ensure intended SCADA functionality is maintained.\n\nLead and present the system design review portion of customer-witnessed SCADA headend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and act as the senior design SME during these engagements.\n\nCoordinate with customers, utility representatives, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support; serve as the primary point of escalation for complex field issues related to the system design.\n\nSupport operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.\n\nObjectives or Goals to Measure Performance:\nSCADA and network designs meet established quality and performance standards.\n\nSCADA configuration and testing activities comply with utility, NERC, and SOLV standards.\n\nAdherence to Company policies and procedures.\n\nAssigned SCADA design, programming, and commissioning tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.\n\nUnderstanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices.\n\nProfessional technical skills and industry knowledge continue to develop over time.\n\nStaff development and training are supported through direct mentorship of junior engineers.\n\nPositive feedback is received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.\n\nEffective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools.\n\nMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:\nEngineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering is preferred.\n\n6-8 years of engineering experience or equivalent (experience working within renewable energy including; 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Direct experience in SCADA engineering.\n\nDirect experience drafting engineering drawing sets for SCADA, Networking, electrical, and/or substation designs.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of AutoCAD\n\nAdvanced knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and architectures.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.\n\nAdvanced knowledge reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.\n\nAbility to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.\n\nProficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.\n\nExcellent communication skills.\n\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.\nSOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt 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.\nBenefits:\nEmployees (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.\nCompensation Range:\n$125,114.00 - $166,402.00\nPay Rate Type:\nSalary\nSOLV 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. 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