SCADA Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Westwood, MA is seeking a Lead SCADA engineer. This role requires hands-on engineering involving design and oversight of SCADA systems, along with mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, seven years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment along with comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $107,000 - $130,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer focused on SCADA.
• Experience in both substation and renewable project SCADA engineering.
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Generate communication block diagrams and SCADA drawings.
• Run weekly SCADA meetings and oversee projects.
• Mentor junior staff on SCADA activities.

Skills

SCADA systems design

HMI development

Communication skills

Relay automation programming

Project estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SELac

SELerator RTAC

Ignition

Job description

Overview

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don\'t meet every requirement listed, we\'d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let\'s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Position

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Lead SCADA engineer to join the team in Westwood, MA office. This is a variable position with a lot of hands-on engineering. Your duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Generating communication block diagram and SCADA design drawings
• Generating and maintaining throughout the project a project points list
• Running weekly project SCADA meetings
• Program HMI/RTUs, network switches, substation computers and firewalls
• Perform project SCADA oversight role with focus on direct client interaction and SCADA checkout
• Participate in and/or lead the effort for estimating/scheduling SCADA work on relevant engineering bids/proposals
• Mentor junior staff with respect to SCADA office and site activities
• Lead the unit SCADA team including weekly meetings, work distribution, resource for junior engineers
• Perform more complicated automation logic activities and NERC/CIP security/firewall activities (preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering required. Master\'s degree in electrical engineering is a plus
• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer working in protection and/or SCADA
• Must have at least 5 years of prior work experience in each of the following: Substation SCADA engineering and commissioning; Renewable project SCADA engineering and commissioning experience including testing and coordination with Owner\'s, utilities and offtakers
• HMI development
• RTAC program development
• Points list generation and ownership responsibilities
• Relay and/or RTAC automation programming
• Experience with software packages: SELac, SELerator RTAC, acSELerator Architect, acSELerator Diagram Builder, Ignition (not required, but preferred)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• PE-Professional Engineer registration is not required, but preferred

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits & Reward: Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, with performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined by location, education, experience, and skills. The expected salary for this position is $107,000 - $130,000.

Collaboration and Inclusion

Collaboration at Our Core: Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture with most time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection so you and your manager can meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. We promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.