SCADA & Automation Designer

Description

SCADA & Automation Designers design, program, and integrate SCADA systems for utility, industrial, and renewable clients. As a SCADA & Automation Designer in our Grid business unit you will:

• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout and bill of material drawings, SCADA AC and DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, and network drawings.
• Point lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and other SCADA systems.
• Develop communication settings for relays and IEDs
• Develop SCADA system and Network documentation for projects.
• Design Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens.
• Support development of automation tools to improve project effeciency (python, etc.)
• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
• Providing review and design input for protection and control drawings to support SCADA system requirements.
• Supporting development of RTU, PAC, HMI, and network device configurations using approved project platforms and standards.
• Applying client standards related to the work and supporting quality, interoperability, and performance expectations.
• Coordinating with relay settings engineers, project managers, client personnel, suppliers, and other designers to ensure complete and timely designs.

This position offers a remote, work from home position. 

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

• Must have an expected graduation date in Fall of 2026, Spring 2027 or Fall of 2027 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, compture engineering, or computer science.
• Minimum of 2 years of SCADA automation, I&C or closely related utility design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software platform.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, understand LAN/WAN devices and topology.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% and support client or vendor visits as needed. 

 

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Familiarity with SCADA communications, protocols, and platforms such as DNP, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP, RTUs, HMIs, PACs, and network devices.
• Programming or scripting experience, such as Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel, is valued but not required.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$26.00 - $38.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.