Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer for its Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit. The role involves planning, engineering, and designing SCADA and communications systems for client projects, including applications related to Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. Work includes developing system drawings and documentation, configuring and programming equipment and applications, coordinating with relay settings engineers and other project participants, and troubleshooting SCADA networks and communications. The engineer will stage, configure, and test integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory and ensure adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards. The position also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and contributing to peer learning and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in the 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, and IEC-61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols, including serial and IP-based protocols.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
Experience with communication troubleshooting software or hardware, such as ASE Test Set and Wireshark.
Protective relay settings experience with SEL, GE, ABB, or similar equipment.
Radio communications experience.
Network design credentials and applied knowledge of IP/MPLS.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Visio.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and cybersecurity.
CISSP certification.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant, including AI, automation, or programming.

Responsibilities

Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout and bill of material drawings, SCADA AC and DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, and network drawings.
Review and provide design input on protection and control 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), including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications, including SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
Develop configurations for network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
Troubleshoot SCADA system networks and communications remotely and onsite when required.
Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency.
Stage, configure, and test integrated system designs for interoperability and performance in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory.
Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
Participate in peer learning and share knowledge through the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; the role requires willingness to travel up to 30%.