As a Senior Automation Engineer with a SCADA focus, you will lead the design, integration, and implementation of advanced SCADA solutions while serving as a technical advisor to customers, project teams, and engineering colleagues. You will apply your expertise in automation, communications, and control systems to deliver high-quality solutions that support critical operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Design, develop, configure, and support SCADA systems for electric utility, industrial, and critical infrastructure applications.
- Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to provide secure and effective operator interaction with monitored systems.
- Design SCADA systems that include databases, point mappings, alarm configurations, historian systems, and communication interfaces.
- Configure and integrate Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and other field devices into SCADA environments.
- Develop, test, and maintain communication interfaces utilizing DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, ICCP/TASE.2, OPC UA, and related industry protocols.
- Participate in system integration, validation, troubleshooting and support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Design and support implementation of SCADA network architectures including Ethernet, serial, fiber optic, radio, and wide area communication systems.
- Design and support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and microgrid applications.
- Develop systems for designing operational dashboards, alarm management strategies, historian reports, and real-time system monitoring tools.
- Analyze system performance, diagnose communication and operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in the development and review of technical specifications, functional requirements, system architecture documents, and engineering drawings.
- Provide technical training, support, and consultation to customers and internal teams.
- Complete assigned tasks according to schedule and budget, while maintaining a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
- Promote cybersecurity best practices and support compliance requirements for operational technology environments.
- Embrace the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.
Required Qualifications- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, automation systems, or utility operational technology environments.
- Working knowledge of SCADA architecture, HMI development, historian systems, and alarm management.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and industrial communications systems.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, OPC UA, and ICCP/TASE.2.
- Experience with Ethernet networks, TCP/IP communications, switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Strong technical presentation, documentation, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with utility SCADA systems, EMS, DMS, OMS, or ADMS platforms.
- Experience with AVEVA/Wonderware, OSI Monarch, Ignition, GE iFIX, GE CIMPLICITY, Siemens WinCC, VTScada, FactoryTalk, Spectrum Power, or related SCADA platforms.
- Working knowledge of electric power systems, substations, and protective relay applications.
- Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
- Knowledge of NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, or other OT cybersecurity standards.
- Experience with historian systems, reporting solutions, and data analytics platforms.
- Experience in customer service, technical support, or consulting roles.
Location Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. - We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range DataWe set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Senior Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Senior Engineer: $160,600 - $214,100 annually
Development Lead Engineer: $136,100 - $181,500 annually
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