Electric SCADA Engineer

Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Electric Utility SCADA Engineer / Senior SCADA Consultant to support an electric SCADA and System Operations Control Room Modernization project.The selected consultant will act as the Owner's Engineer, representing the utility's interests throughout the modernization lifecycle, including system assessment, requirements definition, vendor selection, design reviews, cybersecurity, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in electric utility SCADA modernization, control room operations, OT cybersecurity, and grid automation.Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida (Onsite role)Key ResponsibilitiesAssess existing electric utility SCADA systems, infrastructure, control room operations, and data architecture.Define modernization requirements and develop IT/OT integration strategies.Document OMS (Outage Management System) interfaces and future automation requirements.Develop SCADA vendor RFPs, evaluate proposals, and support vendor selection.Review technical designs, system configurations, database structures, and cybersecurity controls.Coordinate and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).Lead SCADA migration, commissioning, cutover, and system validation while maintaining uninterrupted utility operations.Validate system redundancy, failover, disaster recovery, and backup control center capabilities.Develop operator procedures, engineering documentation, training materials, and operational handover plans.Manage project schedules, risks, deliverables, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communications.OT Cybersecurity & ComplianceImplement OT cybersecurity requirements aligned with NERC CIP standards.Define secure remote access controls, MFA, centralized logging, patch management, and vulnerability management requirements.Apply cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 3, ISA/IEC 62443, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.Support NERC CIP compliance and recertification activities.Develop disaster recovery and ICS incident response procedures.Establish security monitoring, access reviews, and operational compliance procedures.Support cybersecurity tabletop exercises and long-term system maintenance planning.Required Technical Skills & QualificationsProven experience leading electric utility SCADA implementation, replacement, or modernization projects.Strong understanding of electric utility SCADA systems, master stations, substation interfaces, and control room operations.Hands-on knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850 protocols.Experience with Outage Management Systems (OMS) and SCADA integration.Strong understanding of OT network architecture, network segmentation, and the Purdue Model.Experience with SCADA redundancy, high availability, disaster recovery, and system migration.Knowledge of NERC CIP-003-9, CIP-013, NIST SP 800-82, and ISA/IEC 62443.Understanding of OT cybersecurity, vendor remote access, security boundaries, and access control.Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, and production cutover.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience with municipal electric utilities or public power organizations.Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license in a relevant discipline.Previous experience working as an Owner's Engineer on SCADA modernization projects.Relevant OT cybersecurity certifications.Ability to support onsite assessments, workshops, testing, and commissioning in Florida.Experience supporting NERC CIP compliance and utility cybersecurity initiatives.