Embedded Systems Engineer
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Job Summary
“Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”
SCADA engineers perform design, programming, and support of Station Data Managers (SDMs), SCADA devices, and related Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). These systems provide real-time data and local or remote operating capability to support Operations, Construction, Field Resources, and Control Center personnel across Transmission and Distribution substations.
The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.
The Senior Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.
SCADA Engineering Scope
Design, develop, and implement programs and configuration files for SCADA devices supporting metering, alarming, controls, and troubleshooting of substations and the Bulk Power System.
Support multiple SCADA hardware platforms, automation/computing platforms, HMI software, and communications protocols including DNP 3.0, SEL, ASCII, and MODBUS.
Develop communication forms, including IPCF, from high-level scope and project inputs.
Read and interpret protection one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel drawings, relay settings, customer data, and other project documentation.
Create IO summaries based on drawings, relay settings, and customer data.
Provide remote and onsite engineering support, commissioning support, and troubleshooting assistance to field resources.
Responsibilities
Evaluate new products, firmware, hardware platforms, and SCADA-related tools for appropriate application and supportability.
Posted July 24, 2026