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Title:

SCADA Engineer Location:

Hybrid Long Island Bethpage &/or Melville, NY Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support SCADA and operational technology initiatives within a utility environment. The engineer will work with SCADA systems, real-time simulation/HIL environments, protection and automation systems, and utility operational technology platforms to support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, upgrades, and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical/power-system foundation, hands-on experience with SCADA communications, protection and automation, and practical experience with real-time simulation or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments. The candidate should also understand the integration of OT and IT systems and have experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, integrations, or platform modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Support the design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of SCADA and operational technology systems within a utility environment. Develop and execute test scenarios involving SCADA, protection, automation, and power-system applications. Support real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing of utility systems and grid technologies. Configure, test, troubleshoot, and validate SCADA communications and interfaces between operational technology systems and field devices. Support testing and validation of protection systems, relays, IEDs, automation equipment, and associated communications. Analyze system configurations, communications, test results, logs, and technical documentation to identify and resolve technical issues. Support system upgrades, migrations, integrations, and platform modernization initiatives. Assist with integration between OT and IT systems and related enterprise technology environments. Develop and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, test cases, troubleshooting guides, and operational documentation. Participate in system testing, validation, commissioning, and implementation activities. Collaborate with electrical engineers, SCADA/OT teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, system operators, and other technical stakeholders. Troubleshoot SCADA, communications, simulation, configuration, and integration issues. Support technical reviews of system architectures, integration designs, test plans, configurations, and implementation approaches. Communicate technical issues, test results, risks, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong practical understanding of electrical engineering and electric power-system fundamentals. 5+ years of relevant experience supporting SCADA, power systems, protection, automation, utility OT, or related engineering environments. Hands-on experience with SCADA communications, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Experience with real-time simulation, HIL, or comparable power-system simulation environments. Experience with protection systems, relays, IEDs, automation equipment, or related power-system technologies. Experience working in integration, testing, commissioning, laboratory, or engineering environments. Understanding of OT and IT systems and the integration between operational and enterprise environments. Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, integrations, or platform modernization. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze system configurations, logs, communications, test results, and technical documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical and operational stakeholder groups. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, technology, and vendor teams. Experience in electric utility, power generation, transmission, distribution, energy, or grid operations environments is highly preferred.