Staff SCADA Engineer – BESS

Black & Veatch

SCADA engineering professional focusing on Battery Energy Storage Systems at Black & Veatch. Supporting design, integration, and commissioning of utility-scale energy storage projects.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Kansas, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,406 - $201,080 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances
Disability benefits
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company matched 401k plan
Adoption reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADA engineeringBESS projectsSCADA designcommissioning activitiesDNP3Modbus TCP/IPIEC 61850SEL RTACHMI platformsmulti-vendor systems

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationteamwork