SCADA Engineer

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers seeks a SCADA Engineer to design, configure, program, integrate, and commission SCADA systems across substation, DER, BESS, solar, wind, and microgrid projects. You will work closely with protection and control engineers to deliver reliable automation and communications solutions through the full project lifecycle.

You will design and configure RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and Windows Server-based systems, and you will program SEL-RTAC platforms for various automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of experience in SCADA, automation, or substation controls engineering.
• Hands-on experience with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and industrial communications systems.
• Experience programming and configuring SEL-RTAC systems.
• Experience with SCADA testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret protection and control drawings (SLDs, DC schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program SCADA systems for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Program and configure SEL-RTAC platforms for substation RTU, EMS, and microgrid applications.
• Develop and configure HMI/interface solutions using Ignition, GE, and Schneider Electric.
• Design substation communications architectures and protocols (IP-based networks, DNP3).
• Prepare SCADA I/O lists, network documentation, and technical deliverables.
• Review drawings and develop AC/DC schematics, EWDs, CWDs.
• Create test plans/procedures and commissioning documentation for SCADA systems.
• Perform remote and onsite testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and checkout at project sites in the US.
• Conduct site visits to collect field data and assess SCADA/automation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with protection and control engineers, PMs, and field teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Substation controls

Field troubleshooting

Industrial communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SEL-RTAC

SCADA software

Industrial networks

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

We are seeking a SCADA Engineer to support the design, configuration, programming, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across substation, DER, BESS, solar, wind, and microgrid projects. This role partners closely with protection and control engineers to deliver reliable automation and communications solutions across the full project lifecycle, from design through field implementation.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Design, configure, and program SCADA systems for utility and renewable energy projects, including RTUs, PLCs, controllers, HMIs, historians, and Windows Server-based systems
• Program and configure SEL-RTAC platforms for substation RTU, EMS, microgrid, and related automation applications
• Develop and configure HMI and interface solutions using platforms such as Ignition, GE, and Schneider Electric
• Design and implement substation communications architectures and protocols, including IP-based networks and DNP3 communications
• Prepare SCADA I/O point lists, network architecture documentation, and related technical deliverables
• Review manufacturer drawings and develop or support AC/DC schematics, EWDs, and CWDs
• Create test plans, test procedures, and commissioning documentation for SCADA and automation systems
• Perform remote and onsite testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and checkout of SCADA, network, and automation equipment across project sites in the United States
• Conduct site visits to collect field data and assess existing SCADA, automation, and communications infrastructure
• Collaborate with protection and control engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver integrated project solutions

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered
• 7+ years of experience in SCADA, automation, or substation controls engineering
• Hands‑on experience with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and industrial communications systems
• Experience programming and configuring SEL-RTAC systems
• Experience with SCADA testing, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret protection and control drawings, including single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, DC schematics, panel drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Experience developing test plans and test procedures
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be remote US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster

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