SCADA Engineer

Lee County Electric Cooperative-posted 11 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

North Fort Myers, FL

251-500 employees

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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.

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

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

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.)

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

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