Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Indianapolis, IN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer for its Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit. The role plans, engineers, and designs SCADA and communications systems for client projects, addressing operational requirements and emerging applications such as Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. Work includes developing system drawings, configurations, applications, documentation, and automation tools; troubleshooting communications; and staging and testing integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The engineer ensures adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordinates with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The role also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and participating in peer learning. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, with travel of up to 30%. This position offers a hybrid arrangement of three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Eight 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Experience with communications 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 standards and cybersecurity.
• CISSP certification.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for fast-paced 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 among RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
• Configure Remote Terminal Units, including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
• Configure programmable automation controllers, including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
• Program Human Machine Interface applications.
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop or review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
• Develop configurations for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot SCADA networks and communications 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 standards.
• Coordinate with and guide engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
• Participate in peer learning and share knowledge through company processes and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• 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 eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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