Electric SCADA Engineer

Job title: Electric SCADA Engineer

Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior Electric Utility SCADA Engineer/Consultant to lead SCADA and Control Room modernization initiatives for a utility client. The role involves assessing existing systems, defining requirements, supporting vendor selection, overseeing design reviews, and leading FAT/SAT, migration, commissioning, and operational handover while ensuring uninterrupted utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead electric utility SCADA modernization/replacement projects.

· Assess existing SCADA, control room operations, OMS integrations, and OT architecture.

· Define IT/OT requirements and support vendor evaluation and selection.

· Review designs, cybersecurity controls, database configurations, and technical documentation.

· Oversee FAT/SAT, cutover, commissioning, failover testing, disaster recovery, and system migration.

· Ensure SCADA, OMS, and substation system integrations meet operational requirements.

· Develop operational procedures, training materials, and technical documentation.

· Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, engineering, cybersecurity, and utility operations teams.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

· Proven experience with Electric Utility SCADA modernization, migration, or replacement projects.

· Strong knowledge of SCADA Master Stations, Control Room Operations, OMS Integration, Substation Interfaces, Redundancy, and High Availability.

· Hands-on expertise with DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.

· Experience leading FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Cutover, and Migration activities.

· Strong OT/ICS cybersecurity background including:

• OT Network Segmentation

• Purdue Model

• Security Perimeters

• Vendor Remote Access Controls

• Centralized Security Logging

· Experience with:

• NERC CIP-003

• NERC CIP-013

• NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3

• ISA/IEC 62443

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

· Understanding of BES Cyber Systems, EACMS, PACS, disaster recovery, and incident response.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.