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.
Job Description Summary:
The SCADA Support Engineer will provide Field Support for SOLV SCADA solutions.This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA or Bend, OR. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
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:
Technical lead for SCADA troubleshooting and diagnostics including but not limited to; plant controls, data acquisition, field level devices, and network related issues.
Support DAS (data acquisition system) installations and retrofits on existing PV systems on an as needed basis.
Document existing equipment and functionality as it relates to the PV plant communications network and DAS systems.
Utilize software based diagnostic tools to aid in troubleshooting of complex plant SCADA systems.
Maintain point of contact to SOLV Energy O&M team for SCADA technical support requests.
Identify appropriate escalation path for problems that require SCADA engineering support.
Coordinate with customers, vendors, and field technicians for on-site and/or remote troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Maintain support records and maintenance activity for SCADA devices deployed in the field.
Contribute to the design and requirements for SCADA solutions by providing voice of customer feedback.
Develop and maintain support knowledge base for SCADA related troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Deliver service and support to end-users using a variety of third-party software monitoring applications.
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:
Adherence to Company policies and procedures
Understanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practices
Customer/Client satisfaction
Improved personal professional growth and education
Positive project team attitude
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
Technical or engineering degree in a related field, or verifiable applicable field experience.
General knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning and support.
Understanding of PV Solar Plant AC and DC electrical design and operation fundamentals.
Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs.
Experience in a customer support role with direct customer interaction.
Customer escalation and conflict resolution skills desirable.
Knowledge of Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP networking a plus.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to perform scheduled maintenance and respond to system outages during off-hours.
Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA).
Understanding diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
Understanding of power plant operating procedures.
Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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:
$86,256.00 - $107,820.00
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
SOLV 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. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
Job Number: J13012
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
Skills Required
- Technical or engineering degree in a related field, or applicable field experience
- General knowledge of SCADA system design, setup, commissioning and support
- Understanding of PV Solar Plant AC and DC electrical design and operation fundamentals
- Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs
- Experience in a customer support role with direct customer interaction
- Knowledge of Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP networking
- Understanding of industrial automation protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA)
- Ability to perform scheduled maintenance and respond to system outages during off-hours
SOLV Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SOLV Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by SOLV Energy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and locations, supported by posted salary bands and market-aligned ranges in key disciplines. Role-specific postings and market snapshots indicate alignment with mid-to-upper market positioning.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, alongside life and disability insurance. Additional well-being resources and counseling are highlighted as part of the health offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is prominently offered and characterized as generous. Available signals point to meaningful retirement support even if detailed formulas are not posted.
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What We Do
SOLV Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider for utility solar, energy storage, and high voltage projects in North America. Our passionate teams work seamlessly to drive innovation and deliver performance from build to operations, with safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are here for the long haul, developing lasting relationships with our customers, investing in our communities, and offering opportunities for our employees to build meaningful careers in better energy.
