Scada Engineer

Insight Global; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a contract-based role in Louisville, KY. The engineer will create and update SCADA systems, review point lists with substation engineers, and assist with automation using SEL RTAC at substations.

This hybrid onsite role requires hands-on experience with SCADA configurations and substation equipment, and may involve distribution and occasional transmission projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building SCADA configuration files for gateways and servers in the field.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850 protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and update SCADA configurations for substations and distribution projects.
• Develop and review points lists with substation engineers.
• Work with SEL RTAC to automate and report in substations.
• Support both Distribution projects primarily, with potential Transmission involvement.

Skills

SCADA systems design

Field instrumentation

Problem solving

Education

Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SEL RTAC

Job description

Location: Hybrid onsite (3/2 remote) Louisville, KY 40218

Shift: M-F 8-5P

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience building SCADA configuration files for gateways and servers in the field
• Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Utility experience
• Knowledge of substation equipment, protection relays, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Familiarity with power system operations, transmission networks, and grid control.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A client is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a contract position that can sit in Louisville, KY. This engineer will join a new team being built out and will create and update SCADA systems and develop points lists to review with substation engineers. They will also work with SEL RTAC (Real Time Automation Controller) to assist with the automation and reporting of the systems in the substations. They will mostly support Distribution projects however they may also support Transmission projects