Project Engineer - SCADA

Project Engineer - SCADA

Energy Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future. 

The Energy team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical SCADA design and execution for renewable energy and power delivery projects throughout the Midwest and western United States. 

As an Electrical Engineer in DEA’s Energy Business Unit, you will provide technical SCADA design and execution for renewable energy delivery projects related to substations, collector systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will develop designs for all supervisory control and data acquisition aspects, create control schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings, and develop settings for each piece of SCADA equipment. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and leveraging each other’s technical abilities. This position includes growth opportunities for professional advancement, leadership, and increased responsibility. 

The location for this hybrid-friendly position is flexible with a preference for individuals who are based near one of DEA’s offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. Fully remote may be considered depending on circumstances. Some travel for project execution may be required. 

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally. 
• Conceptual and detailed development of substation SCADA design.  
• Develop supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for renewable energy and utility clients. 
• Prepare points list of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus. 
• Assign and program data addressing and routing information. 
• Construction and commissioning start up support. 
• Develop and configure SCADA system settings and parameters. 
• Provide technical mentoring to project team members and support calculations required for design. 
• Offer office support during project construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and commissioning troubleshooting. 
• Promote effective team working relationships and maintain the technical quality of work. 

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering. 
• Four (4) years of applicable industry experience. 
• Registered Professional Engineer. 
• Familiar with substation and power system integration. 
• Familiar with SEL RTAC and SEL/GE protective relaying communication needs. 
• Familiar with DNP/Modbus and other protocols. 
• Proficient with HMI and SCADA software 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of applicable industry experience. 
• Highly proficient with HMI and SCADA software. 
• Experience in CAISO and ERCOT areas 
• Experience working with contractors in Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) delivery format through project commissioning. 
• Experience delivering professional services for renewable energy owners or developers. 

What We Offer?

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $108,000 - $151,000

·         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Santa Clarita, CA; Tustin, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Ontario, CA; Portland, OR; Corvallis, OR; Bend, OR; Salem, OR; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Boise, ID; Pocatello, ID; Spokane, WA; Seattle, WA; Woodinville, WA; Tacoma, WA; Olympia, WA; College Station, TX; Salt Lake City, UT.

Salary : $108,000 - $151,000