Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Farmington Hills, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer in Sargent & Lundy’s Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit, you will plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects. The work addresses operational requirements and emerging applications, including smart grids, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. You will develop system designs and documentation, configure and test automation and network equipment, troubleshoot communication systems, and coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The role also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and participating in peer learning and knowledge sharing. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, with willingness to travel up to 30%. The position has a hybrid arrangement: three days a week in the office and two remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Eight years of experience in 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, both serial and IP-based.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not available 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 systems.
• 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 to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required unless otherwise specified.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts and bills of material, SCADA AC and DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, and network drawings.
• Review and provide design input for protection and control drawings to address SCADA system requirements.
• Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
• Configure Remote Terminal Units, including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20 systems.
• Configure programmable automation controllers, including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411 systems.
• Program HMI applications using tools such as SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware.
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers on communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
• Develop configurations for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot SCADA network and communication systems remotely and onsite as 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 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
• Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
• Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Travel to client and vendor offices as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Potential relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior