Project Engineer - SCADA - Salem, OR

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

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