HV SCADA Engineer II (Remote)

About the role

The HV SCADA Engineer II will provide intermediate-level engineering support for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage (HV) SCADA systems on utility-scale renewable and substation projects. This role supports EPC delivery under established standards and supervision. The position can be fully remote or located in one of our offices in Bend, OR, San Diego, CA, or Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand SCADA system requirements for substations connected to utility-scale renewable energy projects, including 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 the 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 correct installation.
• Travel is required, estimated at 20% of job duties for onsite work.
• 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 regarding programming, 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.

Performance Objectives

• Assigned HV SCADA design, programming, and commissioning tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• SCADA configurations and testing activities comply with utility, NERC, and SOLV standards.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures, safety, and quality practices.
• Communication and data integration issues are resolved with increasing independence.
• Professional technical skills and industry knowledge continue to develop over time.
• Positive feedback is received from project teams, field personnel, and stakeholders.
• Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 2–4 years of SCADA engineering experience (experience with substation SCADA systems preferred).
• Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings, including Electrical Single-line, Equipment Layout Drawings, Communications Diagrams, and 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, and design standards compliance.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or Structured Text (IEC61131-3) desired.
• Experience with SEL’s acSELerator RTAC and acSELerator Quickset software.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA software or other HMI design software.
• Knowledge of SCADA network design, installation, and commissioning using Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232/RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Experience with industry-recognized PLC equipment, including Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control/CompactLogix, GE/Emerson RX3i, or similar.
• Experience with basic PV solar monitoring, functions, and designs is a plus but not required.
• 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 project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Regular work in substation control buildings with occasional outdoor work in energized substation environments.
• Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environments, vibration, dust, fumes, electric shock, radiation, and toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and working within control panels and equipment enclosures.
• Ability to navigate substation environments, including walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Noise levels may be moderate to high depending on the work environment.
• Exposure to medium and high-voltage equipment, requiring strict adherence to electrical safety procedures and use of appropriate PPE.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

Pay

Compensation range: $96,160 – $120,200 (salary).