Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA)

About the role

Atwell, a consulting, engineering and construction firm serving real estate, land development and energy clients, is hiring a mid-level Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA) for its Field Services group. You will perform engineering field services with a SCADA focus and assist with engineering design and analysis under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, delivering quality service on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Perform equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up and commissioning services
• Assist in detailed design of electrical power systems, including one-line and three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, conduit and cable sizing, grounding design and equipment specifications
• Install, set, test and wire relaying and control systems, especially SEL equipment, and install, program and test communications, SCADA and PLC systems
• Produce configuration files for IEC61850 (GOOSE), DNP3 or other SCADA protocols
• Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning, and troubleshoot systems such as SEL RTAC, Ignition or PLCs
• Check the work of designers, drafters and field service personnel for quality and accuracy, and prepare field testing, troubleshooting, investigation and construction progress reports
• Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and keep strong company-client relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred)
• 1 to 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• FE license preferred
• Strong knowledge of medium and high voltage power systems and SCADA
• Ability to travel periodically for weeks across states for field work
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Required skills

• SEL equipment installation and configuration; RTAC experience is a plus
• Configuring, testing and commissioning IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS and other SCADA protocols
• Creating network architecture diagrams
• AutoCAD and power system software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM (preferred)
• Omicron test equipment and substation relay/SCADA panel wiring experience preferred

What we offer

• Paid time off, paid parental leave and flexible schedules for some positions
• Travel vouchers as tenure awards
• Competitive pay, annual and spot bonuses, 401K match up to 4%, tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings account, dependent care match and wellness reimbursement