SCADA & Automation Engineer 3 Grid

Sargent & Lundy LLC

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,690–$106,250 Per Year
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), ASE, Automation, Automation Engineering, Bill of Materials (BOM), Cisco Network Systems, Communication System Design, Communication Systems, Computer Systems, Customer Retention/Renewal, Documentation, Electricity, Firewalls, Hardware Quality Assurance, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), Interface Programming Languages, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Interoperability, Laboratory Automation, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Switching, People Management, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Predictive Modeling, Professional Engineer, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Schematics, Software Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Symmetric MultiProcessing (SMP) Computing, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Testing, Time Management, Topology, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Multimedia Messaging Service, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description SCADA & Automation Engineers design, program, and integrate SCADA systems for utility, industrial, and renewable clients. As a SCADA & Automation Engineer in our Grid business unit you will:

Engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, & design SCADA and communications systems. Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout/bill of material drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, & network drawings. Provide reviews/design input of P&C drawings for SCADA system requirements. Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections. Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) - (SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, GE-D20, etc.). Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs) - (SEL-2440/2411, etc.). Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications (SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, Wonderware, etc.). Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, & other IEDs. Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, & firewalls. (Cisco, Siemens Ruggedcomm, SEL, etc.). Perform troubleshooting of SCADA system network & communication systems (DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP) remotely and onsite (if required). Develop SCADA system and Network documentation for projects. Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency (python, etc.). Stage, configure & test integrated systems designs, for interoperability & performance consistent with predictive models in our Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice." Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices as needed. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. Youll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Essential skills and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering
  • 3 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 20%

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
  • Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.)
  • Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.)
  • Network design credentials
  • Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio
  • Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Accident Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Back-Up Daycare FSA & HSA 401(k) Pre-Tax Commuter Account Merit Scholarship Program Employee Discount Program Corporate Charitable Giving Program Tuition Assistance First Professional Licensure Bonus Employee Referral Bonus Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range $72,690.00 - $106,250.00

Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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