Staff Engineer- I&C Scada (BESS)

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location:

Pune, MH, IN

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Req Id : 117129

Job Title : Staff Engineer- I&C Scada (BESS)

Business Unit sector : CPL-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCPL BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Work Location : INPUNE

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Recruiter : Indranee Bindu

Job Summary

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.

Key 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

Management Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

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