Overview
On Site
USD 72,690.00 - 106,250.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Engineering Design
Smart Grid
Distribution
Energy
Storage
GRID
Layout
Bill Of Materials
Access Control
Schematics
Optical Fiber
System Requirements
SMP
PACS
HMI
Inkscape
Wonderware
Switches
Routers
Firewall
Cisco
Siemens
TCP/IP
UDP
Network
Documentation
Python
Mentorship
Employment Authorization
Durable Skills
SCADA
LAN
WAN
Modbus
MMS
Science
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunications
Systems Engineering
Communication
Computer Hardware
Wireshark
Radio
Network Design
Intellectual Property
IP
MPLS
Microsoft Visio
PMP
NERC
Cyber Security
CISSP
Health Care
Insurance
FSA
Taxes
Law
Job Details
Description
Automation Engineers design SCADA systems to address operational requirements & emerging trends including Smart Grid, Substation & Distribution Automation applications, Battery Energy Storage, and Microgrid controllers. As an Automation Engineer in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit you will:
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
Valued but not required skills and experience:
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. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
Compensation Range
$72,690.00 - $106,250.00
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.
Automation Engineers design SCADA systems to address operational requirements & emerging trends including Smart Grid, Substation & Distribution Automation applications, Battery Energy Storage, and Microgrid controllers. As an Automation Engineer in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services 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.
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, Telecommunications, 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.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
- Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
- Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.)
- Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.)
- Radio communications experience.
- Network design credentials, applied knowledge of IP / MPLS.
- Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security.
- CISSP certification.
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. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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
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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