HV SCADA Engineer II

SOLV Energy•San Diego, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Provide intermediate level engineering support for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of high voltage (HV) SCADA systems on utility scale renewable and substations projects, supporting EPC delivery under established standards and supervision. This role can be fully remote or located in one of our offices in Bend, OR, San Diego, CA, or Raleigh, NC. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
2 - 4 years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working with substation SCADA systems preferred).
Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings including but not limited to; Electrical Single-line, Equipment Layout Drawings, Communications Diagrams & Panel Drawings.
Knowledge of power distribution protection equipment including protection relays and power meters.
Experience coordinating with Utility Companies for point of demarcation, interconnect agreements, design standards compliance, etc
Experience with programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3) desired.
Experience working with SEL’s acSELerator RTAC and acSELerator Quickset software
Experience with Ignition SCADA software or other HMI design software
Knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
Experience working with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar PLC environments.
Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA).
Understanding of power plant operating procedures.
Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
Experience with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
Excellent communications skills.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with basic PV solar monitoring, functions, and designs desired but not required. (Technical experience in related fields will be considered).

Responsibilities

Review and understand SCADA system requirements for substations connected to utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to; Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.
Support HV SCADA system design development and drawings to meet project specifications.
Verify substation points lists for accuracy against relay and meter settings files.
Program and commission substation RTACs, Phasor Data Concentrators, and HMI systems.
Coordinate network settings and IP assignments for substation equipment with plant network provider.
Troubleshoot communication issues between substation devices and connected controllers.
Provide technical support for diverse substation equipment configurations.
Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
Compare project drawings to site conditions to ensure installation is correct.
Travel for this position is required. Estimated to be 20% of job duties will be onsite.
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
Work with project management to report project status, risks, and mitigation measures.
Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training.
Provide continuous feedback to product development teams to improve the SOLV SCADA Platform.
Ensure a safe working environment through strict adherence to and enforcement of company and industry safety standards.