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:

This role involves supporting the network and communications pre-commissioning and commissioning process to ensure the devices communicate properly during hot commissioning.

This role is fully remote with regular travel to various job sites. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essentialfunctions;it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Interpretand Implement site specific commissioning plansand adhere to schedules.
Coordinate with project teams, including engineering, construction, and quality assurance,SCADAto ensure alignment on commissioning activities.
Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including performance testing, functional testing, and reliability testing of allcommunicationssystems.
Ensure all commissioning activitiescomply withindustry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the commissioning process to ensureoptimalperformance ofSCADA andsite communications systems.
Prepare detailed commissioning reports, documenting test results, issuesencountered, and corrective actions taken.
Continuously improve commissioning processes by incorporating feedback and lessons learned from completed projects.
Assistssite commissioning personnel in establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States
Fiber installation and testing
Ethernet installation and testing
Serial communications installationand testing (Modbus, DNP,etc)
SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning
Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
NETA and IEEEstandards asrelated to utility scale solar generation,ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specificcomponenttesting
Understands the commercial performance of power plants
Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organizationrequirementsa plus.
Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation a plus.
Familiarity with testing of mechanical andsolid staterelaying systemsa plus.
Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive
Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
Leads byexample toshow that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors.
Adheres to and ensures all site team membersunderstandsstandard operating procedures.
Leads and supports the site team in technical,qualityand safety,utilizingsystem in place.
Ability toUtilize, inspect, and understandproperusage of Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

A minimum of3-5years of experience in commissioning utility-scale solar power projects.
Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and electrical infrastructure.
Strong knowledge ofnetworking and communications systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
AbilitytointerpretElectrical and Mechanical Drawings/ Schematics
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

Physical Demands and Environmental Condition:

Occasional exposure to weather, harsh outdoor environment,and variable site conditions.
Requires frequent stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs. 
Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, andpossessdepthperception 
Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high, exposed, or difficult to access places 
Occasional extended work hours/ potential for overnight work.
Potential for extended travel/ remote work
The noise intensity level may be high

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:

$101,363.00 - $121,635.00

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: J13732

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

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