SCADA Engineer
About The Position
The SCADA Engineer works with the SCADA Engineering team and project managers to integrate real-time Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and computer systems at electric power generation plants, including utility-scale solar power, wind power, and battery storage. Typical devices include RTUs, PLCs, SCADA systems, Plant Control Systems, electric power meters, and meteorological (MET) data loggers. The role may be filled at level 1, 2, 3, Senior, or Principal, depending on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. The posted salary range reflects the reasonably anticipated range of offers across those levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience with SCADA systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Increasing levels of experience are required for higher-level positions.
- Expertise in SEL AcSELerator for RTAC, CODESYS, and Python.
- At least two years of relevant experience working with SEL RTAC 33XX and 35XX SCADA systems using IEC 61131 structured text programming.
- Strong understanding of network architecture and cybersecurity.
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced technical writing and documentation abilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management.
- Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in Relaying, Planning, Substation, Information Technology, or Distribution design, construction, or operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full lifecycle of automation projects from conception to completion.
- Develop and grow new technical service areas related to SEL RTACs.
- Document and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment.
- Develop programs for implementing Remedial Action Schemes, PV Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, Renewable Curtailment, Volt/Var Control, Load Shedding, Anti-Islanding, and other custom logic.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to automate complex processes.
- Establish and maintain best practices and guidelines for automation and control systems.
- Provide leadership and direction to engineering teams and enhance skill development.
- Lead the design and implementation of complex SCADA systems.
- Coordinate large project teams and manage project timelines and budgets.
- Conduct high-level troubleshooting and system diagnostics.
- Develop and standardize SCADA protocols and best practices.
- Collaborate with other departments on system integration and enhancements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
