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 fast-paced client projects. The work spans Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controller applications. You will develop and configure system designs, coordinate with clients and other project contributors, and stage and test integrated systems in the company’s Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The role includes troubleshooting SCADA networks and communications remotely and onsite when required, documenting project systems, and developing automation tools to improve project efficiency. You will help ensure adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, share knowledge with colleagues, and mentor less experienced engineers. Travel to client and vendor offices may be needed, and travel of up to 30% is expected. The position has a hybrid arrangement requiring three days per week in the office and allowing remote work for two days. A relocation package may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in the 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 over serial and IP-based connections.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
- The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.
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 and hardware, such as ASE Test Set and Wireshark.
- Protective relay settings experience with SEL, GE, ABB, or similar equipment.
- 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 and effective use of emerging technologies relevant to the role, including AI, automation, or programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
- Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts and bills of material, 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 systems.
- Configure programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411 systems.
- Program HMI applications, including SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, and Wonderware 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 when required, including DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP systems.
- Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
- Develop automation tools, including 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 (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 and guide less experienced engineers.
- Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; travel up to 30%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- 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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