Remote SCADA & Controls Engineer for Power Systems

NEI Electric Power Engineering; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NEI Electric Power Engineering is looking for an Experienced SCADA & Automation Engineer to design and analyze SCADA and control systems under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects with quality deliverables on time and within budget, contributing to safe and reliable power system operations.

The role offers remote or Lakewood, CO work with occasional field visits; duties include developing block diagrams, wiring schematics, and data mappings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; electric power option preferred.
• 1–4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• FE licensure; PE is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related software).
• Effective written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal and people skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Design retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities.
• Develop high-level SCADA block diagrams indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow.
• Coordinate SCADA scope on larger projects; ensure clear communication amongvendors, owners, Telco/T1/Fiber providers, and other stakeholders for an integrated solution.
• Develop 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 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.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for projects of all sizes.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with project team members to produce required deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

NEI Electric Power Engineering is looking for an Experienced SCADA & Automation Engineer to design and analyze SCADA and control systems under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects with quality deliverables on time and within budget, contributing to safe and reliable power system operations.

The role offers remote or Lakewood, CO work with occasional field visits; duties include developing block diagrams, wiring schematics, and data mappings,