SCADA Engineer – ESOP-Owned Substation Automation

Medium; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and licensure

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Nexus Engineering Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of SCADA, automation, and substation experience to design, configure, and support utility projects in a hybrid office/site environment in the United States. You will work on SCADA architecture, RTU integration, and system documentation, coordinating with protections engineers and clients.

The role offers ESOP ownership, competitive base pay, and benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with match, and professional

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.
• 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.

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.
• Configure and troubleshoot RTUs, data concentrators, communication processors, and related automation equipment.
• 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 specs, procurement, technical evaluations, and construction support.
• Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting, and field investigations.

Skills

SCADA

Automation

Electrical design

Substation experience

RTU configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Nexus Engineering Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of SCADA, automation, and substation experience to design, configure, and support utility projects in a hybrid office/site environment in the United States. You will work on SCADA architecture, RTU integration, and system documentation, coordinating with protections engineers and clients.

The role offers ESOP ownership, competitive base pay, and benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with match, and professional