SCADA Engineer - Renewables & Grid
About The Position
Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate SCADA Engineer to support technical design of substation and renewable energy Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The work supports substation modernization and renewable energy integration and may include conceptual and detailed design of SCADA hardware, networking equipment, fiber networks, datalinks, points lists, RTU and remote I/O configurations, meter configurations, PMU/PDC device configurations, and HMI screens. Working as part of an experienced, multidisciplinary project team, the Associate SCADA Engineer applies established engineering standards and procedures while developing technical expertise in SCADA, controls, networking, and substation automation. Depending on experience and development, the role may also support equipment selection, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, estimates, specifications, and other project activities. The role is based in an office and remote-project collaboration environment with geographically distributed teams. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at manager discretion and based on job performance and assignments. Occasional travel or site activities may be required, and work-hour flexibility may be needed for client, project, testing, or commissioning needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from a recognized accredited program in the professional’s home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- At least 1 year of related work experience.
- Ability to support office-based and remote project work with geographically distributed teams.
- Ability to maintain flexible work hours when required by a client, project, testing activity, or commissioning need.
- Ability and willingness to support occasional travel or site activities when required by the position or project.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Ability to receive and incorporate internal and external feedback.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and power-industry processes.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience related to electric power, controls, SCADA, automation, or renewable energy.
- Exposure to substation or renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, or battery energy storage.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, or OPC UA.
- Familiarity with Ethernet networking concepts, IPv4 addressing, and serial communications.
- Exposure to HMI, PLC, RTU, or substation automation platforms.
- Familiarity with protective relays and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
- Exposure to SEL RTAC equipment or similar automation controllers.
- Exposure to HMI or virtualization platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, AVEVA, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY, VMware, or similar tools.
- Exposure to PLC configuration, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or similar platforms.
- Awareness of operational technology cybersecurity concepts or NERC-CIP standards.
- Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark or Modbus Poll.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; exposure to macros or VBA is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional engineering licensure, where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Work with project teams to develop engineering design documents and deliverables, including drawings, points lists, configuration files, and related SCADA documentation.
- Support the design, configuration, integration, and testing of SCADA, automation, and communication systems under guidance from experienced engineers.
- Apply established engineering standards, design practices, project requirements, and quality procedures to assigned work.
- Develop network architecture diagrams, datalink points lists, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and SCADA equipment specifications with appropriate guidance.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, and DC schematics.
- Support configuration of Ethernet communications, including IPv4 addressing for end devices, Ethernet switches, routers, and gateways.
- Support configuration of serial communications, including RS-232 and RS-485.
- Assist with HMI screen development, RTU configuration, protective relay interfaces, and substation or renewable energy automation system configuration files.
- Support configuration and integration of synchrophasor devices, including PMUs, PDCs, and DFRs, as assigned.
- Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting as appropriate to project needs and experience.
- Support field construction and commissioning teams in identifying and resolving technical issues, with direction from experienced team members.
- Perform equipment research, technical evaluations, engineering calculations, documentation, and assigned quality checks.
- Organize and prioritize assigned tasks to support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable commitments.
- Communicate with engineers, designers, project managers, clients, vendors, and other disciplines.
- Receive and incorporate technical feedback while developing knowledge of SCADA fundamentals, power-industry practices, and company processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and sharing in financial rewards through stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
