Control Systems Plant Engineer

Portland General Electric•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Control Systems Plant Engineer at PGE, you will design, develop, implement, and maintain advanced control systems that monitor and regulate critical instrumentation, equipment, and processes across our generation facilities. Your expertise will ensure these systems operate with maximum efficiency, reliability, and safety while meeting our cybersecurity standards. The Plant Control Systems Engineering Group is a specialized team of cybersecurity and controls engineers providing comprehensive support to PGE's diverse generation portfolio, including hydro, thermal, wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. This position will be filled at the P2-Intermediate or P3-Senior depending on candidate experience.

Requirements

Strong background in Plant Control Systems
Experience with Emerson, ABB, Rockwell/ Allen-Bradley, and GE Control Systems
Project management expertise
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering. ABET–accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred.
Senior level p3: Typically five or more years in related field or four or more years in related field with PE license.
Intermediate level, p2: typically two or more years in related field.
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Ability to work at a PGE site a minimum of 3 days a week in person
Does the job require a valid driver’s license? ☒ Yes
Driving/travel/commute
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight): ☒ Up to 10 lb.
Carrying (check appropriate weight): ☒ Up to 10 lb.
Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:
Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
Confined spaces
Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
Stairs (over 10 steps)
Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
Certified Information Systems Professional(CISSP) or GIAC Information Security Professional Certification (GISP) a plus.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
Computer Network Architecture and Network Security Configuration
Installation and Configuration of Computer Hardware -Windows Servers, Virtualization Clusters, Firewalls, Routers
Configure Security Applications for Logging and Monitoring, Backup & Recovery, Anti-virus and Patching
Diagnose problems and interact with teams, internal clients and vendors
Configure control software and hardware applications
Create and design control system logic, Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, GE, Emerson), HMI / SCADAs (FactoryTalk, GE, Emerson), DCS (Emerson)
Manage site construction and installation of projects
Manage site start-up support for control systems
Support and Coordinate commissioning activities on new projects and upgrades
Identify control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE, and NEC standards
Advanced knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines and advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Advanced knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures; working knowledge of other related departments and functions.
Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends.
Advanced knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of construction feasibility.
Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
Advanced knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
Advanced knowledge of control and instrumentation concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction on engineering processes and standards to colleagues as requested.
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity.
Develops procedures and job aids for design, configuration, operation and maintenance of the system.
Designs, develops and manages generation plant control systems, instrumentation and other related equipment and machinery; reviews work of other engineers.
Creates and maintains plant control system DCS network plans.
Design, implement, and maintain security controls for industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and other operational technology environments
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on OT networks and systems
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards specific to OT environments
Monitor OT networks for security events and respond to incidents according to established protocols
Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure appropriate segmentation between IT and OT networks
Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, NIST, and other relevant regulatory standards
Evaluate and recommend security technologies specific to industrial control systems.
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders.
Plans, develops and coordinates projects with complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind and thermal plants; provides accurate capital budget and job estimates.
Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource-management strategy.
Trains junior engineers and technicians.
Identifies training and testing requirements for new and complex control systems; provides guidance to other engineers, plant technicians, draftsmen, designers and less experienced colleagues on new systems, applications and cybersecurity network standard
Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects.
Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables; leads smaller production teams.
Provides advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
Performs advanced configuration of EMS system and data historian; develops new EMS and Data Historian displays as needed for various projects.
Designs, installs and maintains generation plant control systems, instrumentation and other related equipment and machinery [(e.g., programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), interfaces to variable-speed drives and SCADA/EMS devices].
Identifies and resolves routine DCS network problems following company standards and procedures.
Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.
Actively coordinates with dispatchers and operators to develop situational awareness tools; coordinates with automation, distribution and neighboring utilities to maintain accurate data operational systems and applications; coordinates with field technicians and automation testing engineers in Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) testing work; provides operational support for dispatchers and operators.
Provides complex design, construction, operation, maintenance or testing elements in support of engineering and construction needs of hydro, wind and thermal plants; contributes to capital budget and job estimates.
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition and any corrective actions required.
Communicates new design standards to plant technicians, draftsmen, designers and less experienced colleagues; reviews designs to ensure they meet standards and makes corrections as needed.

Benefits

We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

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