High Voltage SCADA Engineer at SOLV Energy, LLC in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The High Voltage SCADA Engineer will provide Engineering level Support in the design, development and commissioning of the SOLV SCADA solution and High Voltage EPC projects.

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:

• Manage the design and development of monitoring and control systems for substations connected to utility scale renewable energy projects including but not limited to; Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Wind.


• Program and commission substation RTACs, Phasor Data Concentrators, high voltage meters, and HMI systems.


• Develop detailed design documentation including device points lists, IP address lists, logic diagrams, and HMI mockups.


• Troubleshoot communication issues between high voltage meters and SOLV's power plant controller


• Generate project closeout documentation including; commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training materials.


• 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.


• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting of complex plant monitoring and control systems.


• 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.


• Complete other assignments as assigned.

• Adherence to Company policies and procedures


• Maintaining Scope, Schedule, and Budget for assigned projects


• Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices


• Customer/Client satisfaction


• Improved personal professional growth and education


• Staff development and training


• Positive project team attitude


• Effective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management tools

• 2 - 4 years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working with substation SCADA systems preferred).


• 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


• Experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition platform preferred


• 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 "named variable" PLC environments.


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


• Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA).


• Ability to read and edit diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power protection systems, networking and control, electrical, mechanical, and civil drawings.


• Experience interpreting and utilizing one-line, three-line, schematic and wiring diagrams for high voltage substation projects.


• 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.

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:

$96,000.00 - $120,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.