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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Distribution SCADA Engineers / Engineer Technologists to support grid modernization projects, including Distribution Automation Circuit Reconfiguration (DACR/FLISR), Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO), Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, remote sensing, and SCADA/RTU programming. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, program, commission, and maintain distribution automation schemes that increase reliability, lower costs, and enable efficient grid operation.

• Perform logical programming and configuration of distribution automation controllers and RTUs.
• Optimize distribution system performance with Distribution and System Planning Engineers.
• Coordinate with Telecom, Station Engineering, Distribution Dispatch, Reliability, Construction, and field personnel.
• Maintain and update automation programming as circuit topology and device inventories change.
• Support commissioning, testing, and emergency troubleshooting of automation and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain standards and documentation for grid modernization hardware, firmware, and cyber-secure designs.
• Engage with vendors, participate in industry groups (IEEE, EPRI), and help train operating-company personnel.
• Be available for occasional after-hours support and travel as required.
• Follow all safety training and safe work practices.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Engineer and implement DACR/FLISR schemes for fault location, isolation, and service restoration.
• Design and deploy Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) solutions.
• Configure RTUs and integrate grid modernization devices into SCADA.
• Coordinate point assignments, commissioning, testing, and ongoing maintenance with SCADA analysts and vendors.
• Produce technical specifications, standards, and secure architectures for distribution automation.
• Lead cross-functional communications and training to ensure successful deployments and operations.

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Qualifications

Confidential Client hires at multiple career levels. Candidates should review the level descriptions below and apply for the level that matches their education and experience.

Engineer Associate / Engineer Technologist — SG6 (Entry level)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or engineering technology (ABET-accredited preferred).
• Passing or pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is encouraged for engineering tracks.

Engineer / Engineer Technologist — SG7 (Early career)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) with typically 2+ years related experience, or Master’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited).
• For technologist track, 2+ years of engineering-technology experience is typical.

Engineer Senior / Engineer Technologist Senior — SG8 (Experienced)

• Typically 4+ years related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s (ABET-accredited), or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior roles (any U.S. state or Puerto Rico—confirmation may be required).

Preferred skills and knowledge (may be demonstrated across levels):

• Experience or coursework in SCADA, RTU programming/configuration, or distribution automation.
• Familiarity with DACR/FLISR, VVO, DER integration, and grid modernization technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel and provide after-hours support when required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and secure design practices.

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Locations & Compensation

Where you’ll work: On-site locations include Roanoke, VA (primary listing), New Albany, OH, Corpus Christi, TX, and Shreveport, LA. Candidates should be able to work at and travel to the assigned operating-company location.

Compensation ranges (depending on grade/level and location):

• Engineer / Engineer Technologist SG6/SG7: $89,000 – $110,000 per year
• Engineer Senior / Engineer Technologist Senior SG8: $98,993 – $128,689 per year
• Overall compensation data posted: $74,551 – $128,688 per year

Confidential Client provides a comprehensive benefits package. Exact salary and grade will be determined by experience, education, and the specific hiring location. Where required by state/local pay transparency rules, the posted ranges are provided above.

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Additional Notes

• This posting covers multiple career bands. Please apply to the band that best matches your education and experience.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please indicate this when you apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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