SCADA Engineer

Lee County Electric Cooperative • North Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The SCADA Engineer position is responsible for all engineering and support to assure functional and accurate operation of the LCEC SCADA/DMS system. The scope includes the design, programming, and maintenance of the SCADA server database, field device interfaces, user displays, reports, and the ICCP data exchange. Additional responsibilities include documentation of SCADA facilities, field support for commission testing and troubleshooting, and SCADA support for System Operations.

Requirements

• BS/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems (or AA in EET with 2 years SCADA experience)
• 3 years' engineering or IT experience
• 2 years' experience in power engineering profession
• Experience with integration of SEL relays and communication processors to SCADA system
• Experience with DNP 3 and ICCP protocols
• Experience with Visual C++
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems (preferred)
• OSI SCADA/DMS experience (preferred)
• Licensed professional engineer (preferred)
• Florida state driver's license or ability to obtain one upon employment

Nice To Haves

• 3 years' engineering or IT experience (for Associate Engineer)
• 2 years' experience in power engineering profession (for Associate Engineer)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems (for Engineer I and II)
• OSI SCADA/DMS experience (for Engineer I and II)
• Licensed professional engineer (for Engineer I and II)
• Recognition in the profession as a specialist in field (teaching, writing) (for Engineer, Sr.)
• Experience in multiple areas of electrical engineering (for Engineer, Sr.)

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain SCADA server database
• Maintain a point list for each RTU
• Develop and maintain company standard point definitions
• Create control logic equations to perform automated functions
• Program calculations
• Define historical data sets
• Define graph data
• Program Load Control functions
• Design and Program field device interfaces
• Develop SCADA interfacing specifications for new devices
• Design hardware interfaces necessary to integrate third-party devices with the SCADA system
• Program third-party devices to interface with the SCADA system
• Program RTU configuration (communication parameters, data point mapping, and logic calculations)
• Design, program, and maintain user displays and reports
• Create displays that clearly and accurately reflect the electric system
• Present data and controls in a logical, user-friendly format
• Provide links and menu shortcuts for easy navigation of displays
• Develop, maintain, and consistently apply company display standards
• Maintain the connectivity data links when adding or modifying elements to a display
• Create and maintain data tables
• Create and maintain graphs
• Provide ICCP data and system support for FRCC link
• Participate in FRCC DEWG (Data Exchange Working Group) conference calls
• Maintain LCEC's ICCP data exchange list
• Maintain the ICCP client and server datasets
• Participate in ICCP testing as required by FRCC
• Coordinate and document planned ICCP outages
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve ICCP communication problems
• Program and maintain the Distribution Management System (DMS)
• Maintain the DMS model
• Validate DMS model accuracy
• Troubleshoot database and data interface problems
• Document and communicate required GIS data fixes
• Develop DMS strategies to support operational needs
• Perform automation or logic programming for DMS applications
• Create intuitive and functional displays that facilitate operational objectives
• Implement and maintain SCADA system security features
• Coordinate software updates and patches with IT personnel
• Work with the SCADA system vendor to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve server problems
• Ensure synchronization of the backup servers with the primary server and perform periodic testing to guarantee availability
• Respond to end-user questions, inquiries, problems/issues
• Work with System Operations and other business users to ensure their functional and data requirements are incorporated into the SCADA system
• Provide SCADA/DMS system operation instruction/training to System Operators and business users as required
• Design and implement new applications that are required to meet business needs
• Document SCADA facilities with wiring schematics, connection diagrams, point lists, and logic diagrams
• Provide construction and troubleshooting support to Substation, Relay, and SCADA Technicians
• Assist technicians with end-to-end commission testing of new points or functions

Benefits

• Relocation Bonus $20,000
• Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees