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 for applications including Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. The role includes developing system drawings, points lists, device configurations, HMI applications, and project documentation; troubleshooting communications and networks; and staging, configuring, and testing integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. You will ensure adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The position also involves mentoring less experienced engineers and may require travel to client and vendor offices. The role has a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working 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%.
- 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 equipment.
- Radio communications experience.
- Network design credentials and applied knowledge of IP/MPLS.
- Experience 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, including AI, automation, and programming, where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects and relevant grid applications.
- 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 for protection and control drawings to address SCADA system requirements.
- Develop points lists for data transferred among 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 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, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot SCADA network and communications systems remotely and onsite as required, including DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, and UDP.
- Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
- Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency, including using Python.
- 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 and guide less experienced engineers.
- Travel to client and vendor offices as needed; travel may be up to 30%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package may be available depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
