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Posted Apr 14, 2026

SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

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Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering services for the utility, industrial, and renewable sectors. They are seeking a SCADA & Automation Engineer to design, program, and integrate SCADA systems, engage in client projects, and develop various engineering documentation and configurations. Responsibilities - 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 other SCADA systems - Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) - (SEL RTAC, Novatech Orion, and GE platforms, 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.' - There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices as needed Skills - This position requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or computer systems engineering - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues - Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology - Proficiency with MS Office applications - Ability & willingness to travel up to 15% - Related engineering internship or co-op work experience - Power Systems courses - Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training Benefits - 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 Company Overview - Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sargentlundy.com.
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