Staff SCADA Engineer - BESS

About the Position

Black & Veatch is seeking a SCADA engineering professional with a strong focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support the design, integration, and commissioning of utility-scale energy storage projects. This role emphasizes end-to-end SCADA engineering for BESS facilities, including integration with Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and utility communication systems. The candidate will support conceptual and detailed engineering activities including controls architecture, network design, communications, telemetry, data mapping, and system integration across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering design documents and deliverables for SCADA systems supporting BESS projects.
• Design and coordinate SCADA system architecture integrating BMS, EMS, PCS, and PPC systems.
• Develop control narratives, data mapping, alarms, and monitoring strategies.
• Lead and participate in design reviews (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC).
• Coordinate SCADA scope with utility interconnection and grid compliance requirements.
• Support vendor selection, specifications, and design reviews.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting during commissioning.
• Provide field and remote support to construction teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years SCADA engineering experience.
• 3+ years experience with utility-scale BESS projects.
• Experience with SCADA design and commissioning activities.
• Active or pursuing engineering licensure to support EOR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale BESS projects.
• Familiarity with EMS, BMS, PCS, and PPC systems.
• Experience with SEL RTAC and related hardware.
• Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP, PRC-028, IEEE 2800 standards.
• Experience with SCADA network and fiber systems.
• Experience with commissioning multi-vendor systems.
• Experience with HMI platforms such as Ignition or AVEVA.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $120,406.00 - $201,080.00
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• 401k plan with company match, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company.

About the Company

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Locations:

• Greenwood Village, CO, US
• Tualatin, OR, US
• Ann Arbor, MI, US
• Phoenix, AZ, US
• Houston, TX, US

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