SCADA Engineer

Why Nexus

You'll own a piece of what you build. Nexus is employee-owned through our ESOP, so the value you help create comes back to you - not just outside shareholders. We invest in early-career engineers and give them real work from the start.

What you can expect:

• Employee ownership (ESOP) - build equity in the firm as it grows
• Broad exposure across substation disciplines - physical design, P&C, studies, and field work - to help you find your path
• Mentorship from senior engineers who review your work and help you grow
• Full-service EPCm exposure, from concept through startup, across a diverse client base
• Career paths that grow with you - toward technical leadership, project management, or discipline leadership
• Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow

• Design, configure, and support SCADA, RTU, HMI, and automation systems for utility and substation projects.
• Develop SCADA architecture, communication diagrams, I/O lists, point databases, and system integration documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot RTUs, data concentrators, communication processors, and related automation equipment.
• Develop and review wiring diagrams, control schematics, communication drawings, and network layouts.
• Coordinate with Protection & Controls engineers to integrate relay data, alarms, status points, and control functions into SCADA systems.
• Support communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, and Ethernet-based industrial networks.
• Perform system testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning support.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and project teams to define system requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Assist with equipment specifications, procurement packages, technical evaluations, and construction support activities.
• Participate in site visits, startup activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field investigations as required.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements, industry standards, and Nexus quality expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of SCADA, automation, controls, power delivery, utility, or industrial systems experience.
• Experience with RTU configuration, control systems integration, or substation automation projects.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and communication drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication protocols including DNP3, Modbus, IEC-61850, or similar.
• Familiarity with substation automation systems, relays, RTUs, HMIs, and communication networks.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories equipment, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar utility automation platforms.
• Experience supporting transmission or distribution utility clients.
• Experience with networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication systems.
• Commissioning or startup experience.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes office, remote, and active project-site settings. This role may require:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Periodic travel to substations, construction sites, client facilities, and project locations
• Site visits that may involve exposure to outdoor weather, energized electrical equipment, noise, heavy equipment, and active construction environments; appropriate PPE must be worn
• The ability to walk uneven terrain, navigate outdoor substation yards, climb stairs, and access project-site areas, with or without reasonable accommodation

$85,000 - $120,000 a year

The posted salary range represents the anticipated base pay for this position in accordance with applicable pay-transparency requirements and may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions.

In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - an ownership stake and a share in the long-term success of Nexus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Professional development and career advancement - training, certifications, licensure support, tuition assistance, and mentorship
• Wellness benefits and a flexible schedule where business needs allow

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