SCADA Engineer

Nexuse Group; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Broad exposure across substation

Mentorship from senior engineers

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group seeks a SCADA Engineer to design, analyze, and deliver electrical substation projects for utility and power delivery clients. You will develop and support SCADA systems, RTU integration, and substation automation across transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.

You will work with protection & controls engineers, designers, and project teams to deliver integrated automation solutions, while benefiting from ESOP ownership and a path toward technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in SCADA, automation, controls, or utility systems.
• Experience with RTU configuration and substation automation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA protocols: DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850.
• Familiarity with substation automation systems and relays.
• Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented work approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
• Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, and integration docs.
• Create wiring diagrams, control schematics, and network layouts.
• Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data and alarms into SCADA.
• Support protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet networks.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and commissioning support; assist with site tests and startup.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements.
• Assist with equipment specs, procurement, and construction support activities.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations; ensure deliverables meet client specs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license or licensure progress

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

SCADA design tools

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.

You’ll own a piece of what you build. 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.

What you can expect:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require:

• 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

About Nexus Engineering Group

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

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 [e-mail].

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

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.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

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.