Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering (SCADA)

Invenergy•Washington, DC

17h•$105,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

As a SCADA Project Engineer, you will be on the construction team responsible for the engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related to cutting-edge renewable energy projects. You will be responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs. You will be responsible for managing the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on renewable energy projects. The SCADA & IT systems of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
3+ years of generation SCADA systems experience
Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect renewable energy assets
Advanced knowledge and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platforms
Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD.
Experience working around HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs)
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Up to 25% travel required.
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Prior installation, commissioning and site construction experience in renewable power generation
Experience working on GE WindSCADA, GE WindCONTROL, SEL RTAC, GPM SCADA, and/ or GPM PPC
Experience working with Ignition by Inductive automation
Working knowledge of NERC compliance for low impact cyber systems
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Considerable knowledge in computer and server operation.
Strong project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment
Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical stakeholder and interconnection requirements
Creation of conceptual block diagrams
Conduct thorough reviews of detailed design drawings
Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that critical dates are met on time.
Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team including schematics, bills of materials, and programming settings
Coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom services.
Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission operators, generator owners and operators to configure systems as needed.
Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules.
Monitor construction progress remotely and via on-site inspections.
Support resolution of any field issues.
Attend in-person meetings with stakeholders.
Provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning.
Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and fulfilled.
Lead efforts with project team to develop operational plans to energize, commission, and turnover projects while maintaining NERC compliance.
Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.
Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
Coordinate with operations engineering and third party customers to incorporate lessons learned into new designs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences