SCADA & Automation Engineer 3 - Grid

About the role

Design, program, and integrate SCADA systems for utility, industrial, and renewable clients. Engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout/bill of material drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, and network drawings.
• Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
• Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) - SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, GE-D20, etc.
• Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs) - SEL-2440/2411, etc.
• Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications (SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, Wonderware, etc.).
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
• Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls (Cisco, Siemens Ruggedcomm, SEL, etc.).
• Perform troubleshooting of SCADA system network & communication systems (DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP) remotely and onsite (if required).
• Develop SCADA system and Network documentation for projects.
• Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency (Python, etc.).
• Stage, configure, and test integrated systems designs for interoperability & performance consistent with predictive models in our Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory.
• Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering
• 3 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems
• Experience with SEL, Novatech, and GE RTUs and software
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology
• Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols – serial & IP based
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability & willingness to travel up to 20%

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
• Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.)
• Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.)
• Network design credentials
• Familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel)

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Financial Benefits
• Compensation Range: $74,353 - $113,595
• Award-Winning Benefits