Job title: Electric SCADA Engineer
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary
We are seeking a senior Electric Utility SCADA Engineer/Consultant to lead SCADA and Control Room modernization initiatives for a utility client. The role involves assessing existing systems, defining requirements, supporting vendor selection, overseeing design reviews, and leading FAT/SAT, migration, commissioning, and operational handover while ensuring uninterrupted utility operations.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead electric utility SCADA modernization/replacement projects.
· Assess existing SCADA, control room operations, OMS integrations, and OT architecture.
· Define IT/OT requirements and support vendor evaluation and selection.
· Review designs, cybersecurity controls, database configurations, and technical documentation.
· Oversee FAT/SAT, cutover, commissioning, failover testing, disaster recovery, and system migration.
· Ensure SCADA, OMS, and substation system integrations meet operational requirements.
· Develop operational procedures, training materials, and technical documentation.
· Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, engineering, cybersecurity, and utility operations teams.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
· Proven experience with Electric Utility SCADA modernization, migration, or replacement projects.
· Strong knowledge of SCADA Master Stations, Control Room Operations, OMS Integration, Substation Interfaces, Redundancy, and High Availability.
· Hands-on expertise with DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.
· Experience leading FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Cutover, and Migration activities.
· Strong OT/ICS cybersecurity background including:
• OT Network Segmentation
• Purdue Model
• Security Perimeters
• Vendor Remote Access Controls
• Centralized Security Logging
· Experience with:
• NERC CIP-003
• NERC CIP-013
• NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3
• ISA/IEC 62443
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
· Understanding of BES Cyber Systems, EACMS, PACS, disaster recovery, and incident response.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
