Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 2 - Grid

Requirements

• Engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, & design SCADA and communications systems.
• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout/bill of material drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, & network drawings.
• Provide reviews/design input of P&C drawings for SCADA system requirements.
• 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.).
• Cook with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, & other IEDs.
• Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, & 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 & 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).
• Cook with other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 7 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems.
• Experience with SEL, Novatech, & 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 30%.

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.).
• Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.).
• Radio communications experience.
• Network design credentials, applied knowledge of IP / MPLS.
• Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security.
• CISSP certification.
• AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Compensation Range $100,001 - $152,807
• Award-Winning Benefits

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.