SCADA & Automation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Columbus, OH

11d•$74,353 - $113,595•Hybrid

About The Position

As a SCADA & Automation Engineer in the Grid business unit, you will plan, engineer, design, program, configure, and integrate SCADA and communications systems for utility, industrial, and renewable clients. The role includes developing drawings, points lists, device configurations, HMI applications, and project documentation; coordinating with relay settings engineers and other project stakeholders; and troubleshooting system networks and communications remotely or onsite. You will also stage, configure, and test integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory, and ensure adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards. The position involves coordinating and guiding engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers, as well as mentoring less experienced engineers. Career development includes peer learning and knowledge sharing through Sargent & Lundy's Communities of Practice. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, with travel of up to 20%. The role offers a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering.
At least 3 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, both serial- and IP-based.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.
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.
Network design credentials.
Proficiency with MS Project and Visio.
Familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and cybersecurity.

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.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls.
Troubleshoot SCADA system networks and communications using protocols such as DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP, 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 standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
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.