Electrical Engineer - Substation SCADA & Data Communications

Brooksource

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Brooksource’s Fortune 300 utility client is hiring an Associate Engineer to join their Electric Transmission System Protection Engineering Data Communications team, focusing on substation SCADA projects and secure automation systems in Richmond, VA.

The role is a 12-month contract-to-hire with a pay rate of $35–$40/hour. This position emphasizes hands-on engineering, SDN-based security, and collaboration across teams to enable large-scale solar and offshore wind projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering (ABET accredited) required.
0–2 years of related engineering experience preferred.
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
Familiar with Excel for engineering calculations.
Ability to interpret codes and regulations.
Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Read substation drawings to determine work and suggest alternatives.
Create and update configuration files for substation equipment and SCADA protocols.
Program substation HMI devices and develop graphics for monitoring.
Use SDN to build secure IEC 61850 based substation automation systems.
Test and troubleshoot communications and data quality for SCADA and Synchrophasor data.
Use data historian applications to build graphs and reports.
Track and manage projects in internal applications (Telescope/SAP).
Keep SCADA and Synchrophasor documentation current to communicate changes.