SCADA Engineer - Power & Energy

Essential Responsibilities

Designs retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities

Develops high-level SCADA block diagram indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow

Coordinates SCADA scope on larger projects ensuring that vendors, owners, Telco/T1/Fiber providers, and other stakeholders are communicating clearly and working efficiently toward an integrated solution

Develops a complete design package from a SCADA block diagram, including:

SCADA panel elevation drawings

Equipment Bill of Materials

Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

Data mapping and points lists

PLC, Data concentrator, firewall, managed switch, and HMI settings files

NERC CIP documentation or procedures as necessary

Factory or On-site testing and commissioning of the SCADA system, including:

Installing any remaining cables, fibers, or equipment as necessary

Troubleshooting and resolving communications issues

Programming of all devices

End-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities

Assists with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for all size projects

Provides technical leadership

Works with other project team members and produce project deliverables as required

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred

Experience: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience

Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required

Experience with AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software

Possesses effective written and oral communications skills

Good interpersonal and people skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Pay Range

$80,000—$125,000 USD