Electric Utility SCADA Engineer

Job Description

PRINICIPAL SCADA ENGINEER

Hybrid: Location: Spencer, IN.

Job type: Permanent / Full-Time

This is a hybrid position; however, the successful candidate will need to still live or relocate within approximately 1-2 hours of Spencer, IN to be available for any site visits and office time.

Our Electric Utility client is in search of a Principal Utility SCADA Communications Engineer who serves as the subject matter expert for all technical aspects of electric Utility communications systems, including SCADA, tele-protection, and telecommunications infrastructure. This role is responsible for providing advanced engineering expertise, directing communications design contractors, and overseeing the work of design engineers. As the owner of the company's SCADA communications standards, the Principal Engineer ensures they are maintained, updated, and compliant with industry best practices, standards, and regulations. This position involves acting as a technical leader across the project portfolio, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in communications technologies to support reliable and secure system operation.

Need to have utility SCADA experience.

Experience programming RTUs.

Responsible for maintaining the standards for the comms system, including SCADA, approving drawings, working with external contractors, standards maintenance and work assigned to engineers.

RTU point book, path A analysis telecom side, RTU configurations physical aspect, conduit and cable schedules, cable trench drawings.

Must haves: Expert in SCADA, RTU experience. NovaTech, OSI, SEL Schweitzer.

Minimum of 10 yrs experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as the subject matter expert for communications systems design, ensuring compliance with industry standards, industry standards, and regulations.

Oversees the design, implementation, and operation of communication systems, including SCADA, automation, tele-protection, and telecommunications.

Owns and maintains the company's communications standards, ensuring they reflect the latest technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Coordinates with external contractors and consultants to ensure that communications system designs align with project goals and meet required standards.

Mentors design engineers and technologists, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development.

Researches and integrates emerging communications technologies, such as advanced networking solutions, cybersecurity measures, and data transmission innovations, into company standards.

Collaborates with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration of communication systems within broader power system projects.

Leads efforts to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve the reliability and security of communications infrastructure.

Represents the communications discipline in cross-departmental meetings, contributing to technical discussions on project and operational needs.

Represents the communications engineering discipline in compliance matters.

Recommends projects for inclusion in the five-year work plan for their discipline.

Engages with project development and provides project cost estimates upon request.

Participates in professional organizations such as EPRI and NATF to stay informed on industry trends and innovations in communications technologies.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the company's mission and goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Need to have utility SCADA experience.

Experience programming RTUs.

Responsible for maintaining the standards for the comms system, including SCADA, approving drawings, working with external contractors, standards maintenance and work assigned to engineers.

RTU point book, path A analysis telecom side, RTU configurations physical aspect, conduit and cable schedules, cable trench drawings.

Must haves: Expert in SCADA, RTU experience. NovaTech, OSI, SEL Schweitzer.

Minimum of 10 yrs experience.

Bachelor's Degree in an applicable Engineering field minimum.

Graduate Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Power Systems Engineering preferred

PE license in Indiana and Illinois a plus.

Ability to manage multiple communications design projects and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Expertise in telecommunication, SCADA, and automation systems design, implementation, and maintenance.

Knowledge of fiber optics, microwave radio, land mobile radio systems, and remote terminal units (RTUs)

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