{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4c7b37791b46db58711ec1ba","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c7b37791b46db58711ec1ba","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c7b37791b46db58711ec1ba","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Job Description Associate Engineer – Data Communications (T&D)\n\nRichmond, VA (Hybrid)\n\n12-month Contract-to-hire\n\n$35-$40/hr.\n\nApplications will be accepted until at least October 29th, 2026.\n\nPosition Summary:\n\nBrooksource’s Fortune 300 utility client is hiring an Associate Engineer to join their Electric Transmission System Protection Engineering Data Communications team, on the Transmission & Distribution side, to manage and complete substation SCADA projects and help build modern, secure substation automation systems.\n\nThis team is growing to support industry leading initiatives, including interconnecting 5,000 MW of solar generation over the next five years, the first utility owned offshore wind project in U.S. federal waters off the Atlantic coast, STATCOMs, IEC 61850, some of the largest data center load growth in the world, and Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nRead substation one-line, functional, elementary, and wiring drawings to determine the work to be done, identify possible design issues, and suggest alternatives.\n\nCreate and update configuration files for a wide range of substation communication equipment, Synchrophasor data devices, and software tools using industry standard SCADA protocols.\n\nProgram substation HMI devices and develop HMI graphics for monitoring and troubleshooting.\n\nUse Software Defined Networking (SDN) to build secure IEC 61850 based substation automation systems.\n\nTest and troubleshoot communications and data quality issues for both SCADA and Synchrophasor data.\n\nUse internal data historian applications to build graphs and reports.\n\nTrack and manage projects in internal applications (Telescope/SAP).\n\nKeep SCADA and Synchrophasor documentation current to communicate changes to other groups.\n\nHelp develop and manage the Data Communications Training Program.\n\nEvaluate new communication devices and research new communication technologies and strategies.\n\nImplement the latest cyber security best practices.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n0-2 years of relevant engineering experience in either an internship, co-op, academic project, coursework, or early-career experience related to electric utilities, power systems, engineering standards, substation physical design, transmission line design, material science, structural or foundation design, overhead lines, or underground cable systems preferred.\n\nBachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an ABET accredited educational insitution.\n\nKnowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles.\n\nStrong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.\n\nStrong computer skills, with the ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software such as Excel.\n\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, and Access.\n\nAbility to interpret codes, regulations, and practices.\n\nAbility to move easily between programming languages and technology paradigms.\n\nUnderstanding of contemporary relational and time series database technologies.\n\nAbility to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.\n\nAbility to process information quickly and manage multiple tasks.\n\nStrong planning, organizational, and project management skills.\n\nStrong abstract thinking and problem solving skills.\n\nComfortable communicating with engineers, customers, and executives alike.\n\nStrong self learner who quickly adopts new skills and knowledge.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nKnowledge of IT systems and networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP, UDP, IP, firewalls, routers, switches, fiber optics, Windows, Linux, Remote Desktop, Telnet, SSH, FTP).\n\nKnowledge of and experience with IEC 61850 (GOOSE, Sampled Values, MMS, PTP).\n\nKnowledge of system protection philosophies and applications.\n\nExperience in HMI development.\n\nExperience with SDN concepts.\n\nExperience with SSNET, ESNET, or Power Systems Center.\n\nExperience with SEL devices (SEL-3530, SEL-3332, SEL-3354, SEL-3355, SEL-3555).\n\nElectric utility industry experience.\n\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nBrooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.\n\nEEO Statement:\n\nBrooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.\n\nBenefits & Perks:\n\nBrooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.\n\nPay Disclaimer:\n\nThe pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.","company":"Brooksource","rawCompany":"brooksource","city":"Richmond","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-10T04:16:18.573Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and 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