Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Atlanta, GA

22h • $100,019 - $152,807 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer works in Sargent & Lundy’s Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit, planning, engineering, and designing SCADA and communications systems for client projects. The role supports operational requirements and emerging applications such as Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. Work includes designing and configuring SCADA, communications, automation, and network systems; integrating and testing systems; troubleshooting; and producing project documentation. The position also involves coordinating with clients, suppliers, project managers, and other engineers, mentoring less experienced engineers, and sharing knowledge through the company’s Communities of Practice. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, with travel of up to 30%. 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, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• 7 years of experience in the design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communications 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 Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
• The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Experience with communications troubleshooting software or hardware, such as ASE Test Set or Wireshark.
• Protective relay settings experience with SEL, GE, ABB, or similar equipment.
• Radio communications experience.
• Network design credentials and applied knowledge of IP/MPLS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Visio.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and cybersecurity.
• CISSP certification.
• Interest in and ability to learn and use emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and programming where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts and bills of material, 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 exchanged between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
• Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
• Configure programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
• Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications, including SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware.
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
• Develop configurations for network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot SCADA network and communications systems remotely and onsite, including DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP systems.
• Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
• Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency, including with Python.
• Stage, configure, and test integrated system designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory for interoperability and performance consistent with predictive models.
• Ensure strict adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
• 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 the company’s systems of process and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Travel to client and vendor offices as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Potential relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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