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. The Senior SCADA Engineer will provide leadership and technical expertise in the design, development, and delivery of SCADA solutions and EPC projects, focusing on renewable energy systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of SCADA integration components and systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Work within a team environment to develop system requirements and detailed proposals to respond to client RFP’s
- Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with company goals and objectives
- Serves as an SME in SOW reviews, proposing new contract language as necessary
- Reviews and implements project-specific requirements for assigned scope
- Provide team oversight in the development of device points lists, HMI mockups & assets, commissioning test plans and completion checklists, utilizing company defined documentation and standards
- Program and commission SCADA servers, data historians, and HMI systems
- Review project closeout documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material to verify all contractual deliverables have been met
- Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations
- Lead technical discussions with customers and partners
- Develop and maintain a centralized knowledge base, publish SCADA technical-support bulletins
- Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization
- Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support platform development and data integration
- Mentor junior Engineers and reinforce internal standards
- Provide project status reports to the OTS project management team, support risk mitigation measures as needed to maintain project goals and objectives
- Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training
- Support the SOLV Operations center as necessary for project integrations and handoffs
- Promote continuous training and career development within the broader team
- Maintaining design, programming, documentation and commissioning standards
- Maintain resiliency and continuity within our system independent of key knowledge holders
- Adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Successful execution of project scope, schedule, and budget
- Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
- Customer/client satisfaction and retention
- Improved personal professional growth and education
- Employee satisfaction and retention
- Staff development and training
- Positive team-focused attitude
- Promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools
Requirements:
- Minimum of 8+ years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired)
- Proficiency with programming languages including Python
- Mastery with Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA platform
- Mastery of relational databases, and SCADA applications
- Proficiency with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar 'named variable' PLC environments
- Familiar with the installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA
- Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts
- Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel
- Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools
- Excellent Communication Skills