SCADA & Automation Engineer, Data Centers - Power & Energy

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!

• 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 SCADA & Automation Engineer in the Data Center group, you will be responsible for engineering design, performing field work and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with a quality deliverable that is on time and within budget.

• Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL equipment.
• Program, installation, and testing of SCADA and PLC systems, primarily SELRTACs
• Produce configuration files associated with IEC
  61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols
• Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including specifications, RFIs, studies
• Perform 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
• 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
• Understanding and experience with applicable Codes and Standards such as NEC, NESC, and PRC
• Mobilize and perform field assignments to commission, inspect, or troubleshoot substation control systems
• Experience with grid connected or islanded microgrid control operation is a plus (generator controls, load balancing schemes, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience:
  
  2 - 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
• Experience with substation or data center medium voltage equipment is a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Previous Interactions with clients, customers, contractors and others
• Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• 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

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