Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA)
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Who We Are
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!
Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:
- Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
- Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
- Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
- Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US
As a mid-level Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA) in the Field Services group, you will be responsible for performing Engineering Field Services with a SCADA focus as well as assisting with Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with quality service that is on time and within budget.
Responsibilities- Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services
- Assist in detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications
- Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL equipment.
- Installation, program, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems, primarily SEL RTACsNEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. 2
- Produce configuration files associated with IEC
61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols - Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning services
- Provide field assistance and troubleshooting for SCADA systems such as SEL RTAC, Ignition, or PLCs.
- Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
- Prepares field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports
- Maintains a thorough understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
- Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
- Maintains high ethical and professional standards
- Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions
- Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
- Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
- Education:
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred - Experience:
1 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience - Licensure: FE is preferred
- Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
- SEL equipment installation and configuration, RTAC experience is a plus
- Experience with configuring, testing, and commissioning IEC
61850, DNP3, MODBUS, and/or other SCADA protocols - Experience creating Network Architecture Diagrams
- Previous Interactions with clients, customers, contractors and others
- Ability to travel periodically for weeks across states for field work as needed
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and power system software such as Easy Power, ETAP or SKM (preferred)
- Experience with Omicron test equipment preferred (preferred)
- Relay / SCADA panel wiring experience in a substation environment (preferred)
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