SCADA Design Manager; Bend

About SOLV Energy

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.

The SCADA Design Manager will provide leadership and guidance to the SCADA Design team, overseeing the design and delivery of the SOLV SCADA platform.

This role is based full-time in our office in Bend, OR. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

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

• Train and lead the SCADA Design team.
• Manage the SCADA Design project portfolio by assigning engineers, conducting regular task check-ins, and reporting to Project Managers and Engineering Managers.
• Own and maintain hardware design and drafting standards for the SCADA/EMS platform in EPC projects.
• Develop and uphold design and testing standards focused on product quality, reliability, and supportability.
• Communicate regularly with other SOLV business units and subcontractors to ensure SCADA designs meet project requirements and construction constraints.
• Support the OTS Preconstruction team by providing technical and budgetary input during scope of work reviews.
• Oversee project handoff reviews with assigned SCADA and Network engineers.
• Ensure SCADA hardware designs comply with industry standards, including UL, NEC, and NERC-CIP.
• Develop and maintain process workflows for the design team, clearly defining individual tasks and collaboration points.

• Interface directly with clients, including hosting in-person Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Proactively review design guidelines, installation manuals, and specifications to ensure compatibility between SOLV SCADA designs and new third-party equipment.
• Maintain relationships with SOLV Energy business partners and equipment OEMs to keep SCADA designs current with industry changes.
• Review input from SCADA integrators/builders to ensure compatibility with SOLV standards.
• Maintain industry awareness of the competitive landscape.
• Support Business Development with technical presentations to prospective customers.
• Participate in visits and quality inspections of vendor and subcontractor facilities.

• Achieve successful project completion—on time and within budget.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain and advance intellectual property.
• Maintain resilient and consistent system of documented processes that is independent of key knowledge holders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ownership.

• College degree in a technical discipline preferred; relevant work experience may substitute.
• 8 years of total engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience working for a SCADA integrator or equivalent.
• Experience managing engineering teams of three or more direct reports is a plus.
• Verifiable experience in a construction environment as a system integrator or equivalent.
• Experience in a product development environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with control systems, data collection, software applications, networking, telecommunications, and web-based applications.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics and process, instrumentation, and control diagrams.
• Experience drafting electrical or telecom designs in AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross‑functional technical team.
• Strong customer escalation and conflict resolution skills are desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio).
• Experience with task management tools (MS Teams, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or similar).
• Strong process management skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and charismatic.
• Ability to clearly articulate vision and translate it into actionable plans.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risks.

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