SCADA Engineer
Nexus Engineering Group
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Nexus Engineering Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a SCADA Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility clients. You’ll develop SCADA systems, RTU integration, and substation automation while collaborating with protection engineers, designers, project managers, and clients.
Join our ESOP-owned, full-service EPCm team that values hands-on work, mentorship, and career growth across transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience.
- Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
- Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation.
- Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts.
- Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems.
- Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks.
- Perform system testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning support.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve issues.
- Assist with equipment specifications, procurement, and technical evaluations.
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Job description
Nexus Engineering Group is employee-owned, full-service, and built by the people who do the work. As a SCADA Engineer, you’ll help design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility and power delivery clients — with exposure across the full breadth of substation engineering.
As a SCADA Engineer, you will develop and support supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, RTU integration, substation automation, and communication networks that help clients monitor and operate critical electrical infrastructure safely and reliably. You will work alongside protection & controls engineers, designers, project managers, and clients to deliver integrated automation solutions across transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.
Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you — not just outside shareholders. We invest in early-career engineers and give them real work from the start.
- Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows
- Broad exposure across substation disciplines — physical design, P&C, studies, and field work — to help you find your path
- Mentorship from senior engineers who review your work and help you grow
- Full-service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base
- Career paths that grow with you — toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership
- Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow
- Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
- Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation.
- Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts.
- Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems.
- Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks.
- Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning support.
- Interface directly with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve technical issues.
- Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, technical evaluations, and construction support activities.
- Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field investigations as required.
- Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and Nexus quality expectations.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
- 3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience.
- Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects.
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings.
- Knowledge of SCADA and communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, or similar.
- Familiarity with substation automation systems, relays, RTUs, HMIs, and communication networks.
- Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent design software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar utility automation platforms.
- Experience supporting transmission or distribution utility clients.
- Experience with networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication systems.Commissioning or startup experience.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Periodic travel to substations, construction sites, client facilities, and project locations
- Site visits that may involve exposure to outdoor weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction environments; appropriate PPE must be worn
- The ability to walk uneven terrain, navigate outdoor substation yards, climb stairs, and access project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@nexusegroup.com.
Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
We may use AI tools to help our recruitment team review and organize applications. These tools support — but never replace — human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. If you’d like to know more about how your data is handled, contact us at careers@nexusegroup.com.
The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
- Professional development and career advancement — training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship
- Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow
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