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 work on client projects to plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems. The work includes substation and distribution automation, Smart Grid applications, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. You will develop system designs, configurations, documentation, and automation tools, and stage and test integrated systems 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 may travel to client and vendor offices as needed, with travel of up to 30%. The position has a hybrid arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A generous relocation package is available depending on location.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting 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%.
- Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided 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 or 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 where relevant; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required unless otherwise specified.
Responsibilities
- Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
- Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts 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.
- 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.
- 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 as 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 ensure complete and timely designs.
- Develop professionally through peer learning and knowledge sharing with experienced engineers.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 30% is required.
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.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Generous relocation package, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
