Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid
About The Position
As an 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 Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. You will develop system designs and documentation, configure and troubleshoot equipment and networks, and stage and test integrated systems in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The role requires strict adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordination with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. You may travel to client and vendor offices as needed, with travel of up to 30%. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.
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 over serial and IP-based connections.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
- Work authorization sponsorship in the United States 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 and 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.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.
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 point lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
- Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
- Configure programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
- Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
- Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
- Develop configurations for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot SCADA network and communications 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 support 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; the role requires willingness to travel up to 30%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
- Potential relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
