SCADA & Automation Engineer 3 - Grid

Essential skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering

3 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems.

Experience with SEL, Novatech, & GE RTUs and software.

Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology.

Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols – serial & IP based.

Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Ability & willingness to travel up to 20%.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.

Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.)

Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.)

Network design credentials

Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio.

Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security.

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.

Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.