Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA)

Atwell, LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell, LLC in Michigan is seeking a mid-level Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA) to perform Engineering Field Services with a SCADA focus and to assist with Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer, delivering high quality service on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include performing equipment and relay testing, setting up relaying and control systems (SEL RTACs), testing SCADA configurations, and preparing field reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 1–5 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of medium/high voltage power systems with SCADA.
• Experience with IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS, or other SCADA protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services.
• Assist in detailed design of electrical power systems including one-line diagrams and SCADA wiring.
• Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL RTACs.
• Install, program, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems, primarily SEL RTACs.
• Produce configuration files for IEC61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols.
• Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning services.
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting for SCADA systems (SEL RTAC, Ignition, PLCs).
• Prepare field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports.
• Maintains strong client relationships and adheres to Codes and Standards; commit to safety and quality.
• Willing to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Field service experience

Electrical safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

FE licensure preferred

Tools

IEC61850

DNP3

MODBUS

SEL RTACs

RTAC

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

Job Description

As a mid-level Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA) in the Field Services group, you will be responsible for performing Engineering Field Services with a SCADA focus as well as assisting with Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with quality service that is on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services
• Assist in detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications
• Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL equipment.
• Installation, program, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems, primarily SEL RTACsNEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. 2
• Produce configuration files associated with IEC61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols
• Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning services
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting for SCADA systems such as SEL RTAC, Ignition, or PLCs.
• Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Prepares field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports
• Maintains a thorough understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 1 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
• SEL equipment installation and configuration, RTAC experience is a plus
• Experience with configuring, testing, and commissioning IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS, and/or other SCADA protocols