SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid at Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL

Summary: Sargent & Lundy is a company focused on grid modernization engineering, and they are seeking a SCADA & Automation Engineer to design, program, and integrate SCADA systems for various clients. The role involves engaging in client projects, developing technical drawings, configurations, and documentation, while ensuring adherence to industry standards. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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% Preferred Qualifications: - 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 - Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation - Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems Required Skills: SCADA systems, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications, Communication protocols - DNP, Communication protocols - Modbus, Communication protocols - SEL Protocol, Communication protocols - IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP, Network device configuration - Cisco, Network device configuration - Siemens Ruggedcomm, Network device configuration - SEL, Python programming, MS Office applications, NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards 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