SCADA Engineer: Hybrid Role with ESOP Opportunity

Socket.dev; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Mentorship program

EPCm exposure

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

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

You’ll work with protection & controls engineers and clients, gaining exposure to full project life cycles, including FAT/SAT and commissioning, in a hybrid work environment.

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.

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 technical issues.
• Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, and construction support activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / related

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SEL RTACs

Job description

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

You’ll work with protection & controls engineers and clients, gaining exposure to full project life cycles, including FAT/SAT and commissioning, in a hybrid work environment.