Sr. SCADA Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K savings plan

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Senior SCADA Commissioning Engineer to serve as the technical authority for SCADA, automation, and communications on high‑voltage substation projects. You will lead testing, troubleshooting and system integration, coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, OEMs, utilities and customers to deliver reliable grid infrastructure.

You will develop commissioning plans, oversee end‑to‑end testing, mentor teams, and ensure safety, quality and compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in SCADA, automation and communications commissioning for high‑voltage substations.
• Experience with RTUs/IEDs, protection relays, and substation control systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3 and Modbus protocols.
• Strong communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills; ability to lead teams and manage safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans, schedules, procedures and test programs for SCADA, automation and communication systems in HV substations.
• Lead testing and commissioning of SCADA systems, RTUs, HMIs, gateways and protection relays; perform end‑to‑end testing.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning teams; ensure safety, cybersecurity, quality and project compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, OEMs, telecom providers, utilities and customers to resolve issues and meet milestones.
• Maintain commissioning documentation, test reports, NCRs and as‑built records; uphold standards and safety culture.

Skills

SCADA commissioning

Automation

Communications

Testing

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

RTUs

IEDs

Protection relays

Substation controls

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. \"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As a Senior SCADA Commissioning Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for SCADA, automation, and communications commissioning activities on high-voltage substation projects. Your day will involve coordinating with engineering, construction, cybersecurity, OEM, utility, and customer teams while leading testing, troubleshooting, and system integration activities. You will ensure SCADA systems, RTUs, protection relays, HMIs, communication networks, and control systems are fully tested and ready for energization and handover. Through strong technical leadership and a commitment to safety, you will help deliver reliable grid infrastructure on schedule and to the highest quality standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and execute commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and test programs for SCADA, automation, and communication systems within high-voltage substations.


• Lead and oversee testing and commissioning of SCADA systems, RTUs, HMIs, gateways, communication networks, protection relays, and control systems, including point-to-point and end-to-end communication testing.


• Supervise, coordinate, and mentor commissioning teams while ensuring compliance with safety, cybersecurity, quality, and project requirements.


• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, OEMs, telecom providers, utility operators, and customers to resolve technical issues and meet project milestones.


• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC, OSHA, utility, and customer-specific standards while maintaining commissioning documentation, test reports, NCRs, communication test records, and as-built documentation.


• Promote Siemens Energy's Zero Harm culture by conducting safety activities and ensuring safe execution of commissioning work on high-voltage sites.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.


• 5-10 years of experience in SCADA, automation, and communications commissioning, with required experience in high-voltage substations.


• Working knowledge of RTUs, IEDs, protection systems, utility control centers, BESS, substation controls, and communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.


• Ability to interpret network architecture drawings, control schematics, communication diagrams, and commissioning/test procedures.


• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and multitasking skills, with the ability to remain effective under pressure.


• Willingness to travel a minimum of 50% for field commissioning work, including travel to customer and project sites as required.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture


• Company-paid health and wellness benefits


• Paid Time Off and paid holidays


• 401K savings plan with company match


• Family building benefits


• Parental leave

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