Black & Veatch
SCADA Engineer - Grid & Renewable Energy
Black & Veatch, Coffeyville, Kansas, United States, 67337
Overview
Black & Veatch is seeking a SCADA Engineer for Grid & Renewable Energy in Coffeyville, KS. This full-time position involves generating engineering design documents for SCADA systems, leading engineering work, and providing remote support for troubleshooting. The role emphasizes collaboration within a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to balance work and personal life while contributing to innovative energy solutions and sustainable infrastructure. As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch places people at the center of everything we do and empowers them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we specialize in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction to build a world of difference. The Opportunity
Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. Provide oversight and lead engineering work, and teach other engineers fundamental SCADA concepts. Coordinate SCADA project work for timely execution. Provide client recommendations based on standards, best practices and industry trends. Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment. Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues. Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely. Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and for project proposals. The Team
The Black & Veatch SCADA team supports Power Providers solutions such as substation modernization and renewable energy integration. The Power Providers business focuses on meeting clients’ infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. We invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. Joining our team offers opportunities at the forefront of innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. This fosters a collaborative and innovative culture with greater challenges and career development opportunities. Preferred Qualifications
Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY or other virtual/HMI software platforms Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC configuration Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark Experience with Excel macros and VBA language Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program Minimum of 5 years related work experience Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) as applicable by law Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License Work Environment / Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. BV’s SCADA team is located in Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; and Houston, TX, with consideration for candidates located near our offices. About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is an ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, professionals are empowered to grow and share in the company’s long-term success. We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, retirement plans, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a company-m matched 401k plan. We support a healthy work-life balance with a variety of additional benefits and opportunities for career development. Equal Employment Opportunity
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, comply with all EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Black & Veatch is seeking a SCADA Engineer for Grid & Renewable Energy in Coffeyville, KS. This full-time position involves generating engineering design documents for SCADA systems, leading engineering work, and providing remote support for troubleshooting. The role emphasizes collaboration within a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to balance work and personal life while contributing to innovative energy solutions and sustainable infrastructure. As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch places people at the center of everything we do and empowers them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we specialize in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction to build a world of difference. The Opportunity
Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. Provide oversight and lead engineering work, and teach other engineers fundamental SCADA concepts. Coordinate SCADA project work for timely execution. Provide client recommendations based on standards, best practices and industry trends. Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment. Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues. Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely. Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and for project proposals. The Team
The Black & Veatch SCADA team supports Power Providers solutions such as substation modernization and renewable energy integration. The Power Providers business focuses on meeting clients’ infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. We invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. Joining our team offers opportunities at the forefront of innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. This fosters a collaborative and innovative culture with greater challenges and career development opportunities. Preferred Qualifications
Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY or other virtual/HMI software platforms Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC configuration Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark Experience with Excel macros and VBA language Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program Minimum of 5 years related work experience Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) as applicable by law Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License Work Environment / Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. BV’s SCADA team is located in Overland Park, KS; Atlanta, GA; and Houston, TX, with consideration for candidates located near our offices. About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is an ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, professionals are empowered to grow and share in the company’s long-term success. We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, retirement plans, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a company-m matched 401k plan. We support a healthy work-life balance with a variety of additional benefits and opportunities for career development. Equal Employment Opportunity
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, comply with all EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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