SCADA Engineer - Grid & Renewables Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch - Louisville, KY

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Louisville, KY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The SCADA Engineer for Grid & Renewables at Black & Veatch will be responsible for generating engineering design documents and deliverables for substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. This role involves oversight of engineering work, teaching fundamental SCADA concepts, and coordinating project work to ensure timely execution. The engineer will also provide solutions based on industry standards and trends, develop control system architecture, and support field construction teams remotely.

Responsibilities

• Generate engineering design documents and deliverables for SCADA systems related to substations and renewable energy.
• Provide oversight and lead engineering work, teaching fundamental SCADA concepts to other engineers.
• Coordinate SCADA project work to ensure timely execution.
• Provide recommended solutions to clients based on standards, best practices, and industry trends.
• Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment.
• Provide remote support to field construction teams for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support.
• Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage).
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial.
• Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY or other virtual/HMI software platforms.
• Experience with protective relays and automation systems for substations and renewable energy.
• Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC configuration.
• Knowledge of NERC-CIP cyber security standards.
• Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system.
• Skills in OT single mode fiber optic network design.
• Network troubleshooting skills and experience with analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc.
• Experience with Excel macros and VBA language.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance-based bonus program.