SCADA Telemetry Engineer - Grid Reliability & Analytics

National Grid; Northborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a SCADA Systems Engineer in Northborough, MA, operating within a hybrid work structure across NY/MA. You will maintain telemetry infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and support SCADA health and compliance to ensure reliable transmission and distribution networks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 2+ years in SCADA/telemetry, and experience with GE/Hitachi/OSI platforms, scripting, and networking protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Preferably 2+ years of SCADA telemetry or utility experience.
• Experience with SCADA platforms (GE, Hitachi, OSI), scripting (Python, SQL, PowerShell), and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for SCADA operations for control room staff, field personnel, and other end users.
• Monitor and support SCADA applications and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data quality and consistency issues in near real-time.
• Maintain and update the SCADA database, including telemetry points, device attributes, and connectivity data.
• Support data mapping between EMS, DSCADA, and OMS environments.
• Design, configure, and maintain graphical displays for SCADA.
• Ensure accurate representation of field assets and network topology.
• Collaborate with operators to enhance display usability and situational awareness.
• Monitor and maintain telemetry paths between field devices and SCADA systems.
• Validate telemetry data and ensure accurate point mapping and alarming.
• Coordinate commissioning of RTUs, IEDs, and data concentrators.
• Support SCADA software patching, upgrades, and performance testing.
• Administer remote access interfaces including PI Historian and EMS Thin Client.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with NERC/CIP standards.
• Troubleshoot communication issues (latency, data loss, protocol mismatches).
• Support protocols including DNP3, Modbus, RS485, TCP/IP, ICCP.
• Use tools like Wireshark, PuTTY, and VNC for diagnostics.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for SCADA systems.

Skills

SCADA telemetry

Python

SQL

PowerShell

Networking protocols

Cybersecurity

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

GE SCADA

Hitachi SCADA

OSI SCADA

Wireshark

PuTTY

VNC

EMS Thin Client

Job description

National Grid is seeking a SCADA Systems Engineer in Northborough, MA, operating within a hybrid work structure across NY/MA. You will maintain telemetry infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and support SCADA health and compliance to ensure reliable transmission and distribution networks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 2+ years in SCADA/telemetry, and experience with GE/Hitachi/OSI platforms, scripting, and networking protocols.