Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Cranberry Township, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer for its Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit. The role plans, engineers, and designs SCADA and communications systems for client projects involving applications such as Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. The engineer develops system designs and configurations, troubleshoots communications and networks, and stages and tests integrated systems in the company’s Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The position requires adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordination with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. It also includes mentoring less experienced engineers and opportunities for peer learning. Travel to client and vendor offices may be required, 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 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 over serial and IP-based connections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
• The company 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 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 to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued.

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 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 using tools such as SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware.
• Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop or 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.
• Participate in peer learning and share knowledge with other experienced engineers through company processes and Communities of Practice.
• Mentor and support the development of 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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• A generous relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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