SCADA Engineer — Substation Automation & Hybrid Work

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 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.