SCADA & Automation Engineer

Position Overview

As a mid-level SCADA & Automation Engineer in the SCADA & Automation group, you will perform engineering design and analysis under the guidance of a Professional Engineer. You will support client projects and deliver quality work on time and within budget. This role offers a competitiveCompensationpackage with a salary range of$75,000 - $110,000 / yearbased on the Denver, Colorado labor market. The position is open to both local (Lakewood, CO) and remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities.
• Develop high-level SCADA block diagrams indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow.
• Coordinate SCADA scope on larger projects to ensure clear communication among vendors, owners, Telco/T1/Fiber providers, and other stakeholders for an integrated solution.
• Develop a complete design package from the SCADA block diagram that includes panel elevation drawings, Equipment Bill of Materials, schematics, wiring diagrams, data mapping, and points lists along with configuration files for PLCs, data concentrators, firewalls, managed switches, and HMIs.
• Prepare NERC CIP documentation or procedures as necessary.
• Conduct factory or on-site testing and commissioning of the SCADA system, including installation of cables, fibers or equipment, troubleshooting communications issues, programming devices, and performing end-to-end functional testing.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for projects.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with other project team members to produce project deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution (electric power option preferred).
• 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience.
• Licensure: FE required; PE is a plus but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with common protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, OPC, and IEC 61850.
• Experience with RTU software and hardware platforms (e.g., SEL-RTAC, OrionLX, GE-D20).
• Proficiency in PLC hardware selection and programming.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming standards.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements.
• Experience with device integration and power plant networking (security, firewalls, managed switches).
• Ability to design and develop intuitive HMI screens.
• Experience in developing and executing factory and site acceptance testing.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching;100% immediate vesting.
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday.
• Annual team building events.
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Pet insurance.