Project Engineer - RTUs/SCADA/Substation Automation, Electric Utilities
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Lenexa, KS, USA
In PersonOn-site commissioning activities and site trips may be required.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in the utility industry and/or SCADA is required.
- Experience conducting testing, troubleshooting, and debugging SCADA systems is required.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to share knowledge with other engineers, the sales team, and customers is required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software is required.
Responsibilities
- Engineer and manage multiple complete automation and controls projects simultaneously for electric utility customers, spanning simple to complex systems.
- Perform SCADA integration and configuration work on various NovaTech products.
- Work with multiple engineers to complete the technical portion of each project.
- Coordinate with production technicians on assembly requirements, wiring specifications, and cabinet layouts.
- Maintain project schedules and milestones.
- Keep projects on budget with respect to hours.
- Track changes throughout the life of a project.
- Lead testing of designed systems and validate I/O mapping, communications, SCADA configuration, and HMI functionality.
- Support on-site commissioning activities, including site trips and customer training as required.
- Provide remote engineering services to customers, including configuration updates, troubleshooting, and answers to technical questions.
- Meet customer needs based on specifications, industry standards, and new technologies where applicable.
- Ensure good communication with all parties through project implementation.
- Represent NovaTech values of Service, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated project management skills in scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and tracking projects are preferred.
- Programming or scripting experience with VB6, VBA, SQL, Perl, or Python is preferred.
- Knowledge of HMI/SCADA master systems is preferred.
- Relay programming experience with SEL, ABB, or Basler is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with substation RTUs, I/O devices, and IEDs is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MODBUS, DNP, and other SCADA protocols is preferred.
- Experience providing technical support during installation, commissioning, and maintenance of system panels is preferred.
About the company
NovaTech Automation makes automation equipment for electric utilities, including Orion automation platforms, Bitronics power instruments, and Kronos time-sync clocks. Orion platforms handle control, protection, and communications in substations, on poles, and at the grid edge. Bitronics instruments measure electrical parameters to help utilities monitor the power system, while Kronos clocks keep time across equipment for coordinated operations. The company differentiates itself with a 10-year warranty and strong long-term support, and its goal is to accelerate grid evolution and decarbonization toward Net-Zero by 2050.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pennsylvania
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 Argus Fleet Management adds recurring monitoring and diagnostics revenue.
- August 2026 Hermes Ethernet Switch and OrionOS 11.0 broaden upgrade paths.
- New acquisition and launches show active cross-sell into existing utility customers.
What critics are saying
- March 2026 IntelliCap integration risks execution slips across installed utility fleets.
- Ray Wright’s retirement removes product-innovation continuity during OrionOS 11.0 expansion.
- A single utility-automation niche concentrates revenue; one platform failure can freeze future orders.
What makes NovaTech Automation unique
- Orion family, Bitronics, and Kronos span automation, measurement, and time synchronization.
- NovaTech added IntelliCap 2000 in March 2026, extending control into distribution networks.
- A 10-year warranty and utility focus signal unusually sticky, mission-critical deployments.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours