Senior Automation Engineer – SCADA Focus

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Engineering team designs and delivers reliable, secure, and innovative technology for critical infrastructure around the world. SEL engineers work on high-impact systems and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. As a Senior Automation Engineer with a SCADA focus, you will lead the design, integration, and implementation of advanced SCADA solutions while serving as a technical advisor to customers, project teams, and engineering colleagues. You will apply your expertise in automation, communications, and control systems to deliver high-quality solutions that support critical operations.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 10+ years of relevant experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, automation systems, or utility operational technology environments.
Working knowledge of SCADA architecture, HMI development, historian systems, and alarm management.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and industrial communications systems.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, OPC UA, and ICCP/TASE.2.
Experience with Ethernet networks, TCP/IP communications, switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Strong technical presentation, documentation, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utility SCADA systems, EMS, DMS, OMS, or ADMS platforms.
Experience with AVEVA/Wonderware, OSI Monarch, Ignition, GE iFIX, GE CIMPLICITY, Siemens WinCC, VTScada, FactoryTalk, Spectrum Power, or related SCADA platforms.
Working knowledge of electric power systems, substations, and protective relay applications.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
Knowledge of NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, or other OT cybersecurity standards.
Experience with historian systems, reporting solutions, and data analytics platforms.
Experience in customer service, technical support, or consulting roles.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, configure, and support SCADA systems for electric utility, industrial, and critical infrastructure applications.
Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to provide secure and effective operator interaction with monitored systems.
Design SCADA systems that include databases, point mappings, alarm configurations, historian systems, and communication interfaces.
Configure and integrate Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and other field devices into SCADA environments.
Develop, test, and maintain communication interfaces utilizing DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, ICCP/TASE.2, OPC UA, and related industry protocols.
Participate in system integration, validation, troubleshooting and support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
Design and support implementation of SCADA network architectures including Ethernet, serial, fiber optic, radio, and wide area communication systems.
Design and support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and microgrid applications.
Develop systems for designing operational dashboards, alarm management strategies, historian reports, and real-time system monitoring tools.
Analyze system performance, diagnose communication and operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
Participate in the development and review of technical specifications, functional requirements, system architecture documents, and engineering drawings.
Provide technical training, support, and consultation to customers and internal teams.
Complete assigned tasks according to schedule and budget, while maintaining a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
Promote cybersecurity best practices and support compliance requirements for operational technology environments.
Embrace the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.