{"id":2120549,"url":"https://alion.io/job/national-grid-scada-engineer","title":"SCADA Engineer","company":{"id":1754610,"name":"National Grid","domain":"nationalgrid.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/national-grid","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Enterprise Apps","role_family":"Enterprise Apps","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":61000,"max_usd":135000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":153},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"PowerShell","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false},{"name":"Wireshark","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T23:57:30Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T00:16:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About us\nAt National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a SCADA Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you!\nWe want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented SCADA Systems Engineer for our Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems team. This position is located in Northboro, MA. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our Network and Critical Infrastructure Solutions organization, we want to hear from you!\nWhat you'll do\nAs a SCADA/Telemetry Systems Engineer, you'll support the reliability and performance of telemetry infrastructure across National Grid’s electric transmission and distribution systems. You'll focus on maintaining communication paths, troubleshooting telemetry issues, and supporting SCADA system health and compliance. Key responsibilities include the following:\nProvide day-to-day support for SCADA operations, responding to the needs of control room staff, field personnel, and other end users.\nMonitor and support SCADA applications and system performance.\nTroubleshoot and resolve data quality and consistency issues in near real-time.\nMaintain and update the SCADA database, including telemetry points, device attributes, and connectivity data.\nSupport data mapping between EMS, DSCADA, and OMS environments.\nDesign, configure, and maintain graphical displays for SCADA.\nEnsure accurate representation of field assets and network topology.\nCollaborate with operators to enhance display usability and situational awareness.\nMonitor and maintain telemetry paths between field devices and SCADA systems.\nValidate telemetry data and ensure accurate point mapping and alarming.\nCoordinate commissioning of RTUs, IEDs, and data concentrators.\nSupport SCADA software patching, upgrades, and performance testing.\nAdminister remote access interfaces including PI Historian and EMS Thin Client.\nMaintain documentation and ensure compliance with NERC/CIP standards.\nTroubleshoot communication issues (latency, data loss, protocol mismatches).\nSupport protocols including DNP3, Modbus, RS485, TCP/IP, ICCP.\nUse tools like Wireshark, PuTTY, and VNC for diagnostics.\nParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours support for SCADA systems.\nAbout you\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\nPreferably 2+ years of SCADA telemetry or utility experience.\nExperience with SCADA platforms (GE, Hitachi, OSI), scripting (Python, SQL, Powershell), and network protocols.\nFamiliarity with Windows/Linux OS, database management, and cybersecurity.\nAbility to work independently and effectively during on-call support situations.\nMore Information\nAre you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat!\nRewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide atngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions.\nOur organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.\nSalary\n$114,000 - $134,000 a year\nNational Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\nNational Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.\nThis position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.\nNational Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.\nOur employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5284,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-08T23:57:30Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":15,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/national-grid-scada-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/national-grid-scada-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-11T04:38:45Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3575,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1425,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1754610},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1754610"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fnational-grid-scada-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fnational-grid-scada-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fnational-grid-scada-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/national-grid-scada-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fnational-grid-scada-engineer"}]}