Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid
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 includes Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controller applications. You will develop system drawings, points lists, device configurations, HMI applications, and project documentation; troubleshoot communications; and stage, configure, and test integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The role requires adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and collaboration with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. You may travel to client and vendor offices as needed, with travel of up to 30%. The position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location.
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%.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 or 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 MS 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; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued where relevant.
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 points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
- Develop configurations for RTUs, 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 to develop and review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
- Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, and firewalls, including Cisco, Siemens Ruggedcom, and SEL devices.
- Troubleshoot SCADA network and communications systems remotely and onsite, 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 in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory for interoperability and performance consistent with predictive models.
- Ensure strict adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.
- Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
- Participate in peer learning and knowledge sharing through company processes and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; the qualifications state willingness to travel up to 30%.
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 yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
- Potential relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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