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The Haskell Company · 6 hours ago

Sr. SCADA & Communication Engineer - Substation

Tulsa, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Haskell Company is seeking a Senior Substation SCADA & Communication Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and integration of advanced communication systems for substation automation, SCADA, and telemetry. This role is crucial for ensuring secure, reliable, and standards-compliant control infrastructure for substations and renewable generation facilities.

Real Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of substation SCADA systems, including RTUs, HMIs, PLCs, data concentrators, I/O devices, and communication processors

Develop network architectures and communication topologies (LAN/WAN, fiber, microwave, serial) for transmission substations, renewable plants, and control centers

Engineer communication systems that utilize Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, and other standard protocols

Generate complete SCADA design packages, including: SCADA block diagrams, Panel layout and equipment drawings, Schematics and wiring diagrams, Points lists and device mapping, Bill of Materials (BOM), Settings files for RTUs/PLCs/switches/firewalls, Network diagrams and addressing plans

Configure and validate RTUs (e.g., SEL, GE/Harris, NovaTech), IEDs, HMIs, and automation controllers

Perform system testing and field commissioning—including end-to-end SCADA point verification, communication diagnostics, and live troubleshooting

Serve as the primary technical contact for utilities, grid operators (e.g., ISO/RTOs), and interconnection stakeholders during grid testing, energization, and regulatory compliance

Support construction teams during buildout and assist with resolution of field integration issues

Ensure all SCADA and communication systems adhere to LGIA, utility interconnection, and NERC/FERC requirements

Implement cybersecurity best practices and apply NERC CIP requirements during design and deployment of SCADA infrastructure

Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including device configurations, change logs, test reports, and compliance evidence

Mentor junior engineers and act as technical lead on multi-disciplinary project teams

Provide SCADA/communications technical input during proposal development and bid reviews

Interface with internal protection, automation, substation physical, and IT cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated solutions

Drive innovation through continuous improvement in tools, processes, and emerging technologies (AI-based diagnostics, digital twins, etc.)

Qualification

SCADA system designRTU/PLC configurationCommunication protocolsNERC/FERC complianceSubstation communicationCybersecurity best practicesNetwork configurationLeadershipMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited)

8+ years of experience in power system automation, SCADA integration, and substation communication system design

Proven expertise in RTU/PLC/HMI configuration (e.g., SEL RTAC, GE D20, NovaTech Orion, Schneider PLCs)

Proven expertise in SCADA protocols: DNP3 (serial and TCP/IP), Modbus, IEC 61850/GOOSE

Proven expertise in communication media: Fiber optics, microwave radio, serial, Ethernet

Proven expertise in SCADA software platforms: SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, WinCC, Survalent, OSIsoft PI, Wonderware, etc

Working knowledge of substation protection & control (P&C) schemes and related data interfaces

Working knowledge of NERC CIP compliance and substation cybersecurity principles

Working knowledge of network configuration, firewalls, and secure device access

Experience supporting grid interconnection projects, including familiarity with LGIA, telemetry validation, and control logic for renewable assets

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain within a reasonable time

Familiarity with NERC, FERC, and utility interconnection requirements

Experience with substation communication system modeling tools (e.g., PathLoss, RadioSoft, or equivalent)

Experience with renewable energy SCADA systems, collector substations, and DERMS integration

Experience with PI Historian, EMS/SCADA database management, and alarm modeling

Prior utility consulting, EPC, or grid operator experience is strongly valued

Company

The Haskell Company

Glassdoor4.0

The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging

Founded in 1965

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.haskell.com

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