Grid Communications Engineer for Substations & SCADA

Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Telecommunications/Networking Engineer to design and maintain communications infrastructure across the electric grid. You will support SCADA, AMI, and grid automation systems, ensuring secure data transmission and high availability.

Responsibilities include engineering fiber, RF, and IP/MPLS networks, coordinating projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaboration with IT, substations, and operations teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, STP, VLANs, and IP/MPLS.
• Experience with SCADA, DNP3, IEC 61850, and grid automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• CCNA/CCNP or Nokia NRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design network and telecommunications solutions for Unisource and its subsidiaries with emphasis on integration and scalable, cost-effective control, monitoring, protection and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Lead or support telecom and operational network capital projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Engineer, design, deploy, and maintain fiber optics, microwave, licensed/unlicensed wireless, cellular, and RF networks.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security and reliability across substations and control centers.
• Document maps of infrastructure and ensure compliance with standards and procedures, including cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Security principles

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Cross-team collaboration

CCNA/CCNP preferred

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Nokia service routers

Siemens Ruggedcom

Ethernet switches

Firewalls

Job description

Tucson Electric Power Company is seeking a Telecommunications/Networking Engineer to design and maintain communications infrastructure across the electric grid. You will support SCADA, AMI, and grid automation systems, ensuring secure data transmission and high availability.

Responsibilities include engineering fiber, RF, and IP/MPLS networks, coordinating projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaboration with IT, substations, and operations teams is essential.