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SCADA and Automation Engineer - Oil and Gas

Atwell, LLC
Location
Atwell
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Electrical - Hydrocarbons
Salary
$125,000 - $175,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology from an accredited institution
  • 3-8+ years of engineering or field experience in SCADA, automation, substations, protection & control, or industrial electrical systems
  • Experience configuring and commissioning SEL RTACs, protective relays, and SCADA systems
  • Experience developing RTAC logic, communications mappings, data concentrator applications, and protocol conversions
  • Experience configuring, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus
  • Working knowledge of substation automation, industrial networking, SCADA architectures, and protection & control systems
Nice to have
  • FE and/or PE license
  • Experience performing electrical power system studies such as short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonic analysis, relay settings, and related engineering calculations
  • Experience with ETAP, PSCAD, PSS®E, Milsoft, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent power system analysis software
  • Experience supporting utility, oil & gas, industrial, renewable energy, or transmission and distribution projects
  • Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards.
What the job really is

As a SCADA & Automation Engineer at Atwell, you will design, implement, test, and support SCADA and automation systems within the Oil & Gas group. Your role involves configuring and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols, developing RTAC logic, and preparing engineering deliverables while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will also support field activities and contribute to various engineering projects, enhancing your technical expertise in electrical systems.

Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options, though flexible schedules are available for some positions.
  • Travel requirement of approximately 25% may not suit all candidates.
  • The role involves significant collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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