Senior SCADA & Grid Automation Engineer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 129,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Automation Engineer to design SCADA and communications systems for electric grid projects, including substation automation, Smart Grid, and DER integration. You will develop block diagrams, network drawings, and HMI applications, and coordinate with protection engineers.

The role supports CIP compliance, requires up to 30% travel, and offers hybrid work with relocation assistance depending on location.

Qualifications

5 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems.
Experience with SEL, Novatech, & GE RTUs and software.
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology.
Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols - serial & IP based.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability & willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

Engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems.
Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts, SCADA schematics, fiber details, and network drawings.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers on protection relays and IEDs.
Develop configurations for RTUs and PACs; program HMI applications.
Develop network device configurations and project documentation; ensure CIP compliance.