Lead SCADA Electrical Engineer

Ulteig

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead SCADA Engineer working in the Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) Department. The Lead SCADA Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing automation systems that bring together multiple sub-systems to meet the operational and regulatory needs of the owner. The Lead SCADA Engineer will be able to develop and implement logic for complex custom applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET-accredited program or equivalent required
Professional Engineering (PE) license required
7-9+ years of relevant experience is required
Demonstrates proficiency and working knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.) and internet network architectures.
Network design experience and implementation
Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks
Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practice
Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection
Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality
Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced electrical engineers
Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty
Takes ownership of quality
Coaches and mentors others
Responsible for completing tasks and projects in the allotted time
Understands actual time required for most tasks and helps develop the project schedule
Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
May participate in marketing, sales, and business development activities within an assigned market
Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Willing to travel 15-20% of the year
Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs
Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
Must have a valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date
Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

Nice To Haves

Ignition is a plus
networking/IT certifications like Cisco Certified Network Associate a plus

Responsibilities

Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI’s)
Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC’s) & Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for renewable and power utility clients
Develop complete design packages for site network and SCADA communication architectures compliant with client and regulatory requirements
Maintains positive client relationships, responsive both internally and externally, very frequent client interaction
Typically perform work with the following technologies and platforms: Remote Terminal Unit: SEL-RTAC, Novatech OrionLX+; HMI: Web-based GUI’s (Inkscape, SEL Diagram Builder). Ignition is a plus; Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark, SEL-Quickset