Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer in Sargent & Lundy’s Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit, you will plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects. The work addresses operational requirements and emerging trends, including Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. You will develop system designs and documentation, configure and troubleshoot equipment and communications, and stage and test integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The role requires adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordination with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. You will also share knowledge with peers and mentor less experienced engineers. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, with travel of up to 30%. The role is hybrid: three days per week in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting substation SCADA and communication 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, including serial- and IP-based protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Experience with communications troubleshooting software and hardware, such as ASE Test Set and 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 standards and cybersecurity.
• CISSP certification.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued where relevant but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for fast-paced 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 to address SCADA system requirements.
• Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
• Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units, including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
• Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers, including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
• Program HMI applications using tools such as SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware.
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers on 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 as needed, including DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP.
• Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
• Develop automation tools, such as Python tools, to improve project efficiency.
• Stage, configure, and test integrated system designs for interoperability and performance in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory.
• Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection.
• Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
• Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Potential generous relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed