SCADA Engineer

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The SCADA Engineer supports the design, configuration, programming, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across substation, DER, BESS, solar, wind, and microgrid projects. The role works closely with protection and control engineers to deliver reliable automation and communications solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through field implementation.

The position is remote in the United States and may require occasional travel of 10% or less to project sites for field data collection, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and checkout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in SCADA, automation, or substation controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and industrial communications systems.
• Experience programming and configuring SEL-RTAC systems.
• Experience with SCADA testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret protection and control drawings, including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC schematics, panel drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Experience developing test plans and test procedures.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program SCADA systems for utility and renewable energy projects, including RTUs, PLCs, controllers, HMIs, historians, and Windows Server-based systems.
• Program and configure SEL-RTAC platforms for substation RTU, EMS, microgrid, and related automation applications.
• Develop and configure HMI and interface solutions using platforms such as Ignition, GE, and Schneider Electric.
• Design and implement substation communications architectures and protocols, including IP-based networks and DNP3 communications.
• Prepare SCADA I/O point lists, network architecture documentation, and related technical deliverables.
• Review manufacturer drawings and develop or support AC/DC schematics, EWDs, and CWDs.
• Create test plans, test procedures, and commissioning documentation for SCADA and automation systems.
• Perform remote and onsite testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and checkout of SCADA, network, and automation equipment across project sites in the United States.
• Conduct site visits to collect field data and assess existing SCADA, automation, and communications infrastructure.
• Collaborate with protection and control engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver integrated project solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for the employee.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested from day one.

What This Job Offers

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