SCADA Engineer

ComTec Information Systems (IT); Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems seeks an experienced SCADA Engineer to support SCADA and OT initiatives within a utility environment. The role covers design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, real‑time simulation/HIL, protection, and automation for grid modernization.

The candidate should have a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands‑on SCADA communications experience, and a track record in system upgrades and IT/OT integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience in SCADA, power systems, protection, or utility OT.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA communications, integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with real-time simulation, HIL, or similar power‑system simulations.
• Experience with protection systems, relays, IEDs, or related power‑system tech.
• Understanding OT/IT integration and platform modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of SCADA and OT systems in a utility environment.
• Develop and execute test scenarios involving SCADA, protection, automation, and power‑system applications.
• Support real‑time simulation and HIL testing of utility systems and grid technologies.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and validate SCADA communications between OT systems and field devices.
• Assist with system upgrades, migrations, integrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Document procedures, test results, and technical recommendations for stakeholders.

Skills

SCADA systems

HIL testing

Protection & automation

Real‑time simulation

OT/IT integration

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTDS

RSCAD

IEDs

Python

Job description

Title: SCADA Engineer

Location: Hybrid – Remote (full time - 2 days a month onsite) / South Plainfield,NJ- Hybrid- 3 days a week

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support SCADA and operational technology initiatives within a utility environment. The engineer will work with SCADA systems, real-time simulation/HIL environments, protection and automation systems, and utility operational technology platforms to support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, upgrades, and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical/power-system foundation, hands‑on experience with SCADA communications, protection and automation, and practical experience with real‑time simulation or Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) environments. The candidate should also understand the integration of OT and IT systems and have experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, integrations, or platform modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of SCADA and operational technology systems within a utility environment.
• Develop and execute test scenarios involving SCADA, protection, automation, and power‑system applications.
• Support real‑time simulation and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing of utility systems and grid technologies.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and validate SCADA communications and interfaces between operational technology systems and field devices.
• Support testing and validation of protection systems, relays, IEDs, automation equipment, and associated communications.
• Analyze system configurations, communications, test results, logs, and technical documentation to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, integrations, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Assist with integration between OT and IT systems and related enterprise technology environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, test cases, troubleshooting guides, and operational documentation.
• Participate in system testing, validation, commissioning, and implementation activities.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, SCADA/OT teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, system operators, and other technical stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, simulation, configuration, and integration issues.
• Support technical reviews of system architectures, integration designs, test plans, configurations, and implementation approaches.
• Communicate technical issues, test results, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong practical understanding of electrical engineering and electric power‑system fundamentals.
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting SCADA, power systems, protection, automation, utility OT, or related engineering environments.
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA communications, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with real‑time simulation, HIL, or comparable power‑system simulation environments.
• Experience with protection systems, relays, IEDs, automation equipment, or related power‑system technologies.
• Experience working in integration, testing, commissioning, laboratory, or engineering environments.
• Understanding of OT and IT systems and the integration between operational and enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, integrations, or platform modernization.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to analyze system configurations, logs, communications, test results, and technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical and operational stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, technology, and vendor teams.
• Experience in electric utility, power generation, transmission, distribution, energy, or grid operations environments is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RTDS, RSCAD, or other real‑time simulation platforms.
• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing.
• Experience with SCADA communications and utility control systems.
• Experience with protection relays, IEDs, and power‑system automation.
• Experience with utility system upgrades, migrations, integrations, or modernization programs.
• Experience with OT/IT integration within electric utility environments.
• Experience with distribution systems, substations, or grid operations.
• Familiarity with SEL or other utility protection and automation equipment.
• Experience with Python or other scripting/automation tools for testing or engineering activities.

Thanks & Regards

Anusha Murugummala

ComTec Information Systems

5525 North MacArthur Blvd., Suite 650

Irving, TX 75038

Direct number: +1

Internal Extension: 408

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