Power Systems SCADA Engineer

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power Systems SCADA Engineer in Sales & Customer Service you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.   

As a Power Systems SCADA Engineer a typical day might include the following:   

• Helping customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses and telephone contact. 
• Maintaining and improving knowledge of power systems automation solutions and all related SEL products. 
• Provide solutions to a wide variety of increasingly difficult problems and these solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practical. 
• Participate and present at SEL marketing and sales activities, industry technical meetings, and conferences.
• Teach SEL University courses.
• Contributing to and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers.

This job might be for you if you: 

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 
• Have relevant experience with utility/industrial power systems, focusing on automation, communications, and control, including: 

• • SCADA fundamentals and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA). 

  • RTUs, RTACs, IEDs, SEL Relays (3XX-8XX series). 

  • PLCs, HMIs. 

  • Serial (EIA-232, EIA-485) and Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) communications. 

  • Firewalls, Security Gateways (SEL-362X). 

  • Terminal Servers (SEL-3610), Cellular Routers (SEL-3061 or equivalent), Managed Network Switches, SDN. 

  • IEC 61131-3 programming (Structured Text, Continuous Function Chart, Ladder Diagram). 

  • Troubleshooting with Wireshark. 

• Desire to learn how the power system transmits and receives information between protective devices and the operational systems. 
• Desire to be involved in the cutting-edge technology of communication technology and protocols. 
• Enjoying solving complex problems and delighting customers.
• Are a strong communicator with excellent technical training, speaking, writing, and customer service skills.  ​
• Have the ability to travel 25%

Location 

We are open to this role being located in one of the following locations:

• Minneapolis, MN
• Plymouth, MI
• Marshall, MI
• Cloquet, MN