Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$84,762 - $129,498•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 applications such as Smart Grid, Substation and Distribution Automation, Battery Energy Storage, and Microgrid controllers. You may travel to client and vendor offices as needed, with travel of up to 30%. The role offers a hybrid arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A generous relocation package is available depending on location. You will stage, configure, and test integrated system designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory; troubleshoot SCADA networks and communications remotely and onsite when required; and ensure strict adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. You will coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position also supports professional development through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice. Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. The compensation range is $84,762–$129,498. Eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of 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, both serial and IP-based.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
Experience with communication troubleshooting software and hardware, such as ASE Test Set and Wireshark.
Protective relay settings experience with SEL, GE, ABB, or similar systems.
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 learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless identified elsewhere in the description.

Responsibilities

Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout and bill of material drawings, 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 point lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20.
Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls.
Troubleshoot SCADA system networks and communication systems remotely and onsite when required.
Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
Develop automation 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 Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
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 less experienced engineers.