SCADA Engineer - Renewables & Grid

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate SCADA Engineer to support the technical design of substation and renewable energy Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

Black & Veatch is engaged in SCADA engineering and design activities supporting substation modernization and renewable energy integration. Work may include conceptual and detailed design of SCADA hardware, networking equipment, fiber networks, datalinks, points lists, RTU and remote I/O configurations, meter configurations, PMU/PDC device configurations, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens. 

The Associate SCADA Engineer works as part of an experienced, multidisciplinary project team, applying established engineering standards and procedures while developing technical expertise in SCADA, controls, networking, and substation automation. Responsibilities may also include supporting equipment selection, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, estimates, specifications, and other project activities appropriate to the professional’s experience and development. 

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.   

Key Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to develop engineering design documents and deliverables, including drawings, points lists, configuration files, and related documentation for substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. 
• Support the design, configuration, integration, and testing of SCADA, automation, and communication systems under the guidance of more experienced engineers. 
• Apply established engineering standards, design practices, project requirements, and quality procedures to assigned work. 
• Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points lists, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and SCADA equipment specifications with appropriate guidance. 
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, and DC schematics. 
• Support configuration of Ethernet communications, including IPv4 addressing for end devices, Ethernet switches, routers, and gateways. 
• Support configuration of serial communications, including RS-232 and RS-485. 
• Assist with HMI screen development, RTU configuration, protective relay interfaces, and substation or renewable energy automation system configuration files. 
• Support configuration and integration of devices used for synchrophasor applications, including PMUs, PDCs, and DFRs, as assigned. 
• Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting appropriate to project needs and experience. 
• Support field construction and commissioning teams in identifying and resolving technical issues, with direction from experienced team members. 
• Perform equipment research, technical evaluations, engineering calculations, documentation, and assigned quality checks. 
• Organize and prioritize assigned tasks to support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable commitments. 
• Communicate effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, clients, vendors, and other disciplines. 
• Receive and incorporate technical feedback while continuing to build knowledge of SCADA fundamentals, power-industry practices, and Black & Veatch processes. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience related to electric power, controls, SCADA, automation, or renewable energy. 
• Exposure to substation or renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, or battery energy storage. 
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, or OPC UA. 
• Familiarity with Ethernet networking concepts, IPv4 addressing, and serial communications. 
• Exposure to HMI, PLC, RTU, or substation automation platforms. 
• Familiarity with protective relays and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). 
• Exposure to SEL RTAC equipment or similar automation controllers. 
• Exposure to HMI or virtualization platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, AVEVA, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY, VMware, or similar tools. 
• Exposure to PLC configuration, including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or similar platforms. 
• Awareness of operational technology cybersecurity concepts or NERC-CIP standards. 
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark or Modbus Poll. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; exposure to macros or VBA is a plus. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team. 
• Ability to receive and incorporate internal and external feedback. 
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and power-industry processes. 
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional engineering licensure, where applicable. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from a recognized accredited program in the professional’s home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. 

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related work experience. 

Pre-employment requirements: All applicants must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to support office-based and remote project work in collaboration with geographically distributed teams. 
• Ability to maintain flexibility in work hours when required by a client, project, testing activity, or commissioning need. 
• Ability and willingness to support occasional travel or site activities when required by the position or project. 
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. 

• State of Colorado: $91,047 - $152,053

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