Substation Engineer - SCADA

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer - SCADA to join our team. The SCADA Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply his/her engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform SCADA, network and communication design and programming duties to include:
• Develop SCADA, network design, IT hardware specifications, IT deployment and integration strategies and processes, SCADA, network and Communications Specifications, Points Lists and Associated Mapping, HMI Configuration files, RTU and Substation computer programming files, Automation programming and associated logic files
• Perform QA/QC on SCADA, network and communications schematics
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction (testing and commissioning), and design team
• Coordinate with off-takers, owners, utilities, and other entities requiring interfaces with the substation SCADA system
• Actively coordinate with the P&C Design Team in developing schematics
• Provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors (WTG and Solar equipment manufacturers)
• Coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, familiarizing oneself with the need for coordination with design disciplines such as protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Be keenly focused on producing high-quality work and supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
• Assist with the identification of key client interests and drivers
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
• Serve as a technical specialist for SCADA, network and communication, and have knowledge and skills to provide consultation and guidance to project teams
• Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals
• Advise management about maximizing ROI for the team
• Attend all client technical review meetings

Required Experience

• Requires a degree in the STEM field
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience in the SCADA and/or network and/or IT and/or OT fields
• Experience with SCADA and/or network programming at the device level
• Experience with IT and/or OT system development and/or operation
• Ability to review IT and/or OT system designs and recommend improvements or efficiencies
• Ability to travel and be onsite for commissioning support (1 to 2 weeks at a time, approximately 6 times a year)

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.