Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior SCADA & 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 will develop and configure system designs, support integration and testing, troubleshoot systems, and produce project documentation. You will coordinate with colleagues, clients, and suppliers, and may travel to client and vendor offices as needed. The role uses 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 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%.
No U.S. work authorization sponsorship is available 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 communication 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 Microsoft Project and Visio.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Familiarity with NERC CIP 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 but not required.

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 (P&C) drawings for SCADA system requirements.
Develop points lists for data transferred among RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs).
Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers on communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
Develop configurations for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Troubleshoot SCADA network 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 in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory for interoperability and performance consistent with predictive models.
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.
Share knowledge with other engineers through peer learning and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; travel may be up to 30%.