SCADA OT ENGINEER
About The Position
The SCADA Engineer performs electrical engineering duties focused on transmission and distribution SCADA design, control, and telemetry. Under the general direction of the Superintendent of System Operations, the position integrates SCADA into substation planning, design, specifications, and commissioning. The role supports safe and reliable power system operation through engineering, troubleshooting, project coordination, and assistance to system operators and field personnel. The position assists with substation and distribution SCADA and communications equipment, distributed generation interconnections, control and communication systems, SCADA compliance, data and reporting, and design work for capital projects and customer installations. Work includes maintaining drawings and equipment, commissioning and troubleshooting communications systems, and supporting SCADA connectivity, metering, and electronic mapping of underground distribution networks. The position is based in Hampden and reports to the Superintendent of System Operations.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is desired for Engineer I, II, and III; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- Engineer II requires five years of T&D Engineering experience; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- Engineer III requires ten years of T&D Engineering experience; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- A Maine Class C driver's license is required.
- Ability to understand electrical diagrams, technical SCADA and communications equipment, applicable standards and regulations, and basic electrical theory applied to a power utility.
- Ability to work collaboratively, develop solutions, manage competing priorities and ambiguity, and communicate and solve problems effectively.
- Position requires identity verification and a seven-year criminal background check, updated at least every seven years, pursuant to NERC standards.
- Position requires concentration, organizational skills, and strong communication skills.
- Position requires sitting, standing, driving, and walking on uneven terrain.
- Extra hours are required.
Nice To Haves
- For Engineer I, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is desired; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- For Engineer II, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is desired; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- For Engineer III, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is desired; related field experience in the focus area may be considered.
- Experience with PC-based software, including Excel spreadsheets, AutoCAD, CYME, and CAPE.
- Initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external parties.
Responsibilities
- Understand one-line, three-line, schematic, wiring, and connection diagrams relevant to Engineering and Operations.
- Manage applicable project schedules, reporting, and project closeout.
- Understand technical SCADA and communication equipment and oversee associated data and results.
- Provide engineering oversight and technical assistance to field personnel.
- Apply relevant standards and regulations for electrical engineering and power system operations.
- Develop solutions based on system needs and collaborate with engineers, SCADA design personnel, operations, other departments, external utilities, and generation personnel.
- Assist the Senior SCADA Engineer and Supervisor System Operations with substation SCADA communications equipment design, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure SCADA compliance with NERC, FERC, ISO, NMISA, and other related standards.
- Assist with control and communication systems for distributed generation sites, including SCADA, AMI, OMS, and ADMS-like systems.
- Help maintain SCADA alignment with relay and line-rating design criteria to support accurate power system operation.
- Coordinate with field planners, asset management engineers, Engineering Department, Line Department, outside resources, and project managers to design and engineer SCADA and device-numbering components of T&D capital projects and meet regulatory and project-closeout requirements.
- Maintain and modify SCADA drawings, communications equipment, telemetry, and control systems for distribution devices, including reclosers, cellular modems, sectionalizers, and distribution automation schemes.
- Engineer SCADA designs and drawings and align specifications for large-power-customer service installations and generator interconnections.
- Compile electrical system data, statistical reports, and responses to specific data requests.
- Support power system operators with programs used to manage the power system, including external interfaces, video display walls, and internal communications systems.
- Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting communication circuits over ICON, JMUX, SONET networks, DNP 3.0, serial, MV-90, and Ethernet.
- Assist with SCADA connectivity for primary and transformer-rated metering.
- Assist with SCADA design and electronic mapping of underground distribution networks.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including designated System Restoration duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
