Power Substation Communications Engineer

Career Opportunities: Power Substation Communications Engineer (94710) Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Power Substation Communications Engineer to join the Energy team in eGRID, USA. The candidate may be located in Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; or Amarillo, TX. As the successful candidate, you will: Work within a multi‑discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations. Review standard substation drawings and equipment configuration requirements related to these systems. Work with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, and Ethernet/IP. Evaluate a design’s overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. Investigate root causes of failures to maintain quality and recommend improvements. Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human‑machine interfaces (HMIs), meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations under the supervision of a lead engineer. Develop complete design packages for site network and communication architectures compliant with client and regulatory requirements. Implement sound cyber‑security architecture and configurations on substation devices, applying NERC CIP compliance requirements. Review internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice, and constructability. Travel Travel to client sites as required. You bring to the role: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution. Minimum of 8‑12 years of professional experience in design, modeling, development, and testing of substation communication systems related to SCADA/EMS and tele‑protection channels. Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE. A high level of interpersonal communication skills and a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills. Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership. Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Prior utility consulting experience. Reports to : Manager, Power Delivery & Integration, eGRID (Energy) We are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We’ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation. Base Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location) #J-18808-Ljbffr Hatch