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SCADA Engineer
Position Overview
This position will work both independently and collaboratively with the SCADA Engineer team and Project Managers. Responsible for integrating real-time Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s) and computer systems at electric power generation plants, including utility- scale solar power, wind power, hydro-electric, and natural gas. Typical devices include RTUs, PLCs, SCADA systems, Plant Control Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), electric power meters and meteorological (MET) data loggers. The successful candidate will design, install, configure, program and test SCADA systems.
A high-level understanding of complex SCADA and control systems is required to work on end-to-end communications networks to exchange data with a variety of devices. The incumbent will specify equipment, present designs for review, prepare complex drawings of systems and interfaces as well as configure, test, and troubleshoot equipment. Confident interaction with clients will be necessary.
Job Requirements
Experience in the areas of computer based data processing and networking is required. This includes working with peripheral equipment such as communications lines and both wired and wireless networking equipment. The candidate should have good experience in troubleshooting and diagnosis of hardware/software problems and electronic equipment installations.
High level understanding of SCADA and Control System factory and site acceptance testing and documentation is required. Training on in house and industry standard devices and applications will be provided.
Good knowledge of Power Systems is a requirement as the candidate will often reference Single/Three Line diagrams, complex metering schemes and AC power theory for Distributed or Transmission grids including typical power and energy related data point knowledge.
The person in this role will not only work on new systems but will also support and maintain existing installations. Thorough factory and site acceptance testing and documentation is required. Training of applicable in house and industry standard devices and applications will be provided.
Ability to guide and train less experienced Engineers in SCADA best practices and standards.
Candidate Qualifications
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3-5 years professional experience working with SCADA Systems
High-level knowledge of Serial and Ethernet communications
Knowledge of DNP3, Modbus, and OPC protocols, and similar control system network protocols required.
AutoCAD experience a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication.

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