SCADA Engineer

Leidos • South Plainfield, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The SCADA Engineer will support the development and testing of advanced operational technology solutions for electric utility systems. This role will be part of a hands-on engineering environment focused on SCADA integration, real-time simulation, protection and automation, and the validation of emerging grid technologies. You will help ensure projects remain organized, on track, and aligned with established governance and delivery standards while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values. The engineer will work with SCADA, ADMS, DERMS, relays, protection devices, and real-time simulation platforms to develop and test system integrations and workflows. This position will also support DER modeling, grid modernization initiatives, and OT cybersecurity testing while helping advance the reliability and readiness of utility technology solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience with 4+ years of experience.
• Strong electrical engineering and power systems foundation.
• Background supporting or implementing SCADA, ADMS, OMS, DMS, or related utility operational technologies.
• Knowledge of SCADA communications, system integrations, and interfaces.
• Familiarity with protection and automation systems.
• Exposure to real-time simulation and/or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL).
• Hands-on laboratory, systems integration, or testing background.
• Knowledge of utility operations, grid management systems, and real-time operational environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware, network, and system integration issues.
• Understanding of networking concepts including IP/LAN configurations, firewalls, and network topology diagrams.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices and enterprise security standards.
• Background supporting system deployments, upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across technical and operational teams.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational or utility environments.

Nice To Haves

• RTDS/RSCAD.
• SEL ecosystem.
• Distribution systems, DERs, or inverters.
• DERMS, ADMS, or VVO.
• Python automation.
• IEC 61850/digital substations, PHIL, VPP, or advanced inverter controls.
• OT cybersecurity testing.
• Knowledge of FERC Order 2222 or related grid modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve SCADA and OT system issues.
• Support SCADA integration, system testing, upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization efforts.
• Integrate SCADA systems, relays, protection devices, and real-time simulation tools within a laboratory environment.
• Support real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Build and test workflows across SCADA, DERMS, ADMS, and related platforms.
• Support testing and validation of DERs, inverters, and emerging grid technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT/OT, cybersecurity, and utility stakeholders.
• Support system monitoring, log analysis, root cause analysis, and cybersecurity testing.

Benefits

• This position pays a salary in the range of $130,000 to $143,000 annually.
• The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

What This Job Offers

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