SCADA Engineer

Nexus Engineering Group•Oak Brook, IL

2d•$85,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and built by the people who do the work. As a SCADA Engineer, you’ll help design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility and power delivery clients — with exposure across the full breadth of substation engineering. As a SCADA Engineer, you will develop and support supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, RTU integration, substation automation, and communication networks that help clients monitor and operate critical electrical infrastructure safely and reliably. You will work alongside protection & controls engineers, designers, project managers, and clients to deliver integrated automation solutions across transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience.
Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects.
Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings.
Knowledge of SCADA and communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, or similar.
Familiarity with substation automation systems, relays, RTUs, HMIs, and communication networks.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent design software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar utility automation platforms.
Experience supporting transmission or distribution utility clients.
Experience with networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication systems.
Commissioning or startup experience.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation.
Configure and troubleshoot RTUs, data concentrators, communication processors, and related automation equipment.
Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts.
Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems.
Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks.
Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning support.
Interface directly with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve technical issues.
Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, technical evaluations, and construction support activities.
Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field investigations as required.
Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and Nexus quality expectations.