Data Specialist

Brooksource; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Data Specialist / Automation Engineer in Louisville for the SCADA & Automation Engineering team. You will connect to substations, collect and organize field data, and build automation to streamline processes and support engineering workflows.

The role involves developing dashboards, real-time monitoring, and collaborating with IT, engineering, and compliance to implement practical solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python programming, scripting, automation, or technical process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite and fulfill a hybrid schedule.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and navigating ambiguity.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or another programming/scripting language.
• Experience with automation or process automation.
• Experience with Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, or data presentation.
• Experience gathering, processing, or integrating data from multiple systems or sources.
• Experience with networking, system connectivity, or integrating field/edge devices.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, relays, IEDs, controls, or substation automation but not required.
• Utility, manufacturing, industrial automation, or controls familiarity but not required.
• Experience working in a corporate or enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of connections to substations and field equipment to collect operational data.
• Gather, process, and organize data from field devices and systems for use by other teams.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve technical processes and reduce manual work.
• Use Python, PowerShell, or other programming/scripting tools to automate tasks and support engineering workflows.
• Help develop dashboards and other ways to present field data in a clear, usable format.
• Support real-time monitoring capabilities to help teams identify issues, such as equipment or devices going offline.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, data, and automation issues and work with technical teams to resolve them.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, compliance, and other groups to develop practical solutions.
• Help establish standards, processes, and best practices as the team's automation capabilities continue to grow.

Skills

Python

Scripting

Data automation

Problem solving

Communication

Hybrid work

Onsite work

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid, Louisville, KY

Contract

Overview

We are looking for an Data Specialist / Automation Engineer to join the SCADA & Automation Engineering team supporting the technology and data coming from electrical substations.

This team is responsible for standing up connections to field substations, gathering data from equipment in the field, processing and organizing that data, and making it accessible to other teams across the organization. As more systems and devices come online, the team is also building out more robust real‑time monitoring and dashboards.

This is a collaborative role for someone who is comfortable with automation, scripting, data, and technology and can navigate a dynamic environment where the solutions and processes are continuing to evolve and innovate.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and implementation of connections to substations and field equipment to collect operational data.
• Gather, process, and organize data from field devices and systems for use by other teams.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve technical processes and reduce manual work.
• Use Python, PowerShell, or other programming/scripting tools to automate tasks and support engineering workflows.
• Help develop dashboards and other ways to present field data in a clear, usable format.
• Support real-time monitoring capabilities to help teams identify issues, such as equipment or devices going offline.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, data, and automation issues and work with technical teams to resolve them.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, compliance, and other groups to develop practical solutions.
• Help establish standards, processes, and best practices as the team's automation capabilities continue to grow.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Python programming, scripting, automation, or technical process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite and fulfill a hybrid schedule.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and navigating ambiguity.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or another programming/scripting language.
• Experience with automation or process automation.
• Experience with Power BI, dashboarding, data visualization, or data presentation.
• Experience gathering, processing, or integrating data from multiple systems or sources.
• Experience with networking, system connectivity, or integrating field/edge devices.
• Familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, relays, IEDs, controls, or substation automation but not required.
• Utility, manufacturing, industrial automation, or controls familiarity but not required.
• Experience working in a corporate or enterprise environment.

Accepting applications through September 24, 2026

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs. We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal,

state, or local laws and ordinances.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.