SCADA Engineer - Renewables & Grid

About the Position

We are seeking a SCADA Engineer - Renewables & Grid to join our team in Coral Gables, FL, Irvine, CA, or Overland Park, KS. This role involves the technical design of substation and renewable energy Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Black & Veatch is engaged in various SCADA engineering and design activities in support of substation modernization and renewable energy integration.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.
• Provide oversight and lead lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Utilize effective verbal communication skills to convey, teach, and/or sell ideas.
• Coordinate SCADA Project work for timely execution.
• Provide clients with recommended solutions based on standards, best practices, and industry standards.
• Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience.
• Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial.
• Experience with VMware, Factor Talk, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, Factory Studio, Cimplicity, or other virtual/HMI software platforms.
• Experience with protective relays, substation, and renewable energy automation systems.
• Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Control Logic PLC configuration.
• Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards.
• Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system.
• Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design.
• Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc.
• Experience with Excel macros and VBA language.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
• Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
• Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

About the Company

Black & Veatch Corporation believes real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative and effective solutions for our clients.