Our Engineering team designs and delivers reliable, secure, and innovative technology for critical infrastructure around the world. SEL engineers work on high-impact systems and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
As a Senior Automation Engineer with a SCADA focus, you will lead the design, integration, and implementation of advanced SCADA solutions while serving as a technical advisor to customers, project teams, and engineering colleagues. You will apply your expertise in automation, communications, and control systems to deliver high-quality solutions that support critical operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design, develop, configure, and support SCADA systems for electric utility, industrial, and critical infrastructure applications.
Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to provide secure and effective operator interaction with monitored systems.
Design SCADA systems that include databases, point mappings, alarm configurations, historian systems, and communication interfaces.
Configure and integrate Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and other field devices into SCADA environments.
Develop, test, and maintain communication interfaces utilizing DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, ICCP/TASE.2, OPC UA, and related industry protocols.
Participate in system integration, validation, troubleshooting and support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
Design and support implementation of SCADA network architectures including Ethernet, serial, fiber optic, radio, and wide area communication systems.
Design and support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and microgrid applications.
Develop systems for designing operational dashboards, alarm management strategies, historian reports, and real-time system monitoring tools.
Analyze system performance, diagnose communication and operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
Participate in the development and review of technical specifications, functional requirements, system architecture documents, and engineering drawings.
Provide technical training, support, and consultation to customers and internal teams.
Complete assigned tasks according to schedule and budget, while maintaining a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
Promote cybersecurity best practices and support compliance requirements for operational technology environments.
Embrace the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 10+ years of relevant experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, automation systems, or utility operational technology environments.
Working knowledge of SCADA architecture, HMI development, historian systems, and alarm management.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and industrial communications systems.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, OPC UA, and ICCP/TASE.2.
Experience with Ethernet networks, TCP/IP communications, switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Strong technical presentation, documentation, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Location
Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
Pay Range Data
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at theSenior Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
Senior Engineer: $160,600 - $214,100 annually
Development Lead Engineer: $136,100 - $181,500 annually
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
SEL is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of products and solutions that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Legacy
Over forty years after introducing the first digital protective relay, our devices, software, and systems are found in 173 countries around the world.
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Impact
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