SCADA Engineer

Salary Range: 85000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Why Nexus

You’ll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you — not just outside shareholders. We invest in early-career engineers and give them real work from the start.

What you can expect:

Employee ownership (ESOP) — build equity in the firm as it grows

Broad exposure across substation disciplines — physical design, P&C, studies, and field work — to help you find your path

Mentorship from senior engineers who review your work and help you grow

Full-service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base

Career paths that grow with you — toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership

Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

What You’ll Do

• Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
• Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation.
• Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts.
• Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems.
• Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks.
• Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning support.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, technical evaluations, and construction support activities.
• Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field investigations as required.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and Nexus quality expectations.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications
 
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience.
• Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, or similar.
• Familiarity with substation automation systems, relays, RTUs, HMIs, and communication networks.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar utility automation platforms.
• Experience supporting transmission or distribution utility clients.
• Experience with networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication systems.
• Commissioning or startup experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require:

Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation

Periodic travel to substations, construction sites, client facilities, and project locations

Site visits that may involve exposure to outdoor weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction environments; appropriate PPE must be worn

The ability to walk uneven terrain, navigate outdoor substation yards, climb stairs, and access project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation

About Nexus Engineering Group

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment. 

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.