SCADA & Automation Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering•Lakewood, CO

4d•$75,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a mid-level SCADA & Automation Engineer in the SCADA & Automation group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be responsible for supporting client projects and providing a quality deliverable that is on time and within the defined budget. Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 / year The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market. This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
Experience: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
Experience with AutoCAD
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
Good interpersonal and people skills
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with common protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, OPC and IEC 61850
Proficiency with RTU software and hardware platforms (old and new) such as SEL-RTAC, OrionLX, GE-D20, and others
Proficiency with PLC hardware selection and programming
Knowledgeable of IEC 61131 Programming Standards
Knowledgeable in NERC CIP requirements
Proficiency with device integration
Proficiency with power plant networking (security, firewalls, managed switches)
Proficiency with designing and developing intuitive HMI screens
Proficiency at developing and carrying out factory and site acceptance testing

Responsibilities

Designs retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities
Develops high-level SCADA block diagram indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow
Coordinates SCADA scope on larger projects ensuring that vendors, owners, Telco/T1/Fiber providers, and other stakeholders are communicating clearly and working efficiently toward an integrated solution
Develops a complete design package from a SCADA block diagram, including:
SCADA panel elevation drawings
Equipment Bill of Materials
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
Data mapping and points lists
PLC, Data concentrator, firewall, managed switch, and HMI settings files
NERC CIP documentation or procedures as necessary
Factory or On-site testing and commissioning of the SCADA system, including:
Installing any remaining cables, fibers, or equipment as necessary
Troubleshooting and resolving communications issues
Programming of all devices
End-to-end functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data off-taker facilities
Assists with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for all size projects
Provides technical leadership
Works with other project team members and produce project deliverables as required

Benefits

100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
Annual & discretionary bonus programs
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
Annual Team Building
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
Pet insurance