SCADA Commissioning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead and implement pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, integration, testing, and maintenance for SCADA, SAS, and gateway systems

• Oversee and conduct functional testing for hardware and software components of SAS and RTUs

• Evaluate HMI screens, alarm and event logging, historical databases, communication protocols, network architecture, time synchronization systems, and fiber optic connections

• Confirm hardwired and logical signals between field devices and the central control room

• Direct site teams, integration specialists, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors during automation testing

• Organize daily site integration activities and commissioning timelines alongside electrical and protection teams

• Diagnose communication issues, protocol discrepancies, and network delays; conduct root cause analysis

• Oversee punch lists, NCRs, software version control, site instructions, and point-to-point database lists

• Examine system architecture drawings, network topology diagrams, signal mapping matrices, FDS documents, and FAT results

• Assist in customer coordination, master station integration, end-to-end signal validation, energization, and acceptance testing

• Keep technical reports, configuration backups, SAT records, daily reports, and project documentation up to date

• Mentor junior automation engineers and technicians

• Coordinate multidisciplinary site and remote engineering teams

• Manage relationships with software and hardware vendors and suppliers

• Offer technical leadership and remote troubleshooting assistance for substation automation

• Promote continuous improvement in SCADA commissioning processes

• Manage project lifecycle activities from planning and mobilization through network installation, testing, commissioning, energization, and customer acceptance

• Oversee testing timelines, software and equipment testing, costs, manpower utilization, documentation, configuration management, risks, opportunities, and customer requirements

• Adhere to LOTO, cybersecurity, NERC CIP, OSHA/NFPA 70E, IEEE/IEC/NETA, and GE Vernova safety and quality standards

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, or equivalent experience

• 5–8+ years of practical field and back-office experience in electrical power systems, primarily in SCADA, Substation Automation, and RTU commissioning

• Proficiency in Substation Automation Systems, SCADA and HMI configuration, RTUs and gateways, IEC 61850, industrial networking and cybersecurity, DNP3, IEC 104, point-to-point signal verification, HV substations, and renewable energy integration

• Practical experience with SCADA/HMI configuration software such as GE, ABB/Hitachi, Siemens, or SEL

• Familiarity with protocol analyzers such as Wireshark

• Demonstrated experience leading field testing and integration teams

• Willingness to travel frequently, approximately 40–60%+

• Eligibility to work in Canada, the U.S., and potentially other international locations

• Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and NERC CIP cybersecurity frameworks

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with databases

• Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are beneficial based on the region

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Prescription drug coverage

• Access to a Health Coach

• Employee Assistance Program

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions

• Company contributions to retirement plans

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants

• Tuition assistance

• Adoption assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Disability benefits

• Life insurance

• 12 paid holidays

• Permissive time off

• Relocation assistance