SCADA Engineer

About Nexus Engineering Group

Nexus Engineering Group is an employee-owned, full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm. We provide comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup, specializing in electrical substation projects for utility and power delivery clients. As a SCADA Engineer, you’ll design, analyze, and deliver integrated automation solutions, working alongside protection & controls engineers, designers, project managers, and clients across transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.

Why Nexus

• Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows
• Broad exposure across substation disciplines — physical design, P&C, studies, and field work — to help you find your path
• Mentorship from senior engineers who review your work and help you grow
• Full-service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base
• Career paths that grow with you — toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership
• Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects
• Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation
• Configure and troubleshoot RTUs, data concentrators, communication processors, and related automation equipment
• Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts
• Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems
• Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks
• Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning support
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve technical issues
• Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, technical evaluations, and construction support activities
• Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field investigations as required
• Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and Nexus quality expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience
• Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, or similar
• Familiarity with substation automation systems, relays, RTUs, HMIs, and communication networks
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
• Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar utility automation platforms
• Experience supporting transmission or distribution utility clients
• Experience with networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication systems
• Commissioning or startup experience

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Periodic travel to substations, construction sites, client facilities, and project locations
• Site visits that may involve exposure to outdoor weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction environments; appropriate PPE must be worn
• The ability to walk uneven terrain, navigate outdoor substation yards, climb stairs, and access project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay

The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Professional development and career advancement — training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship
• Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow