SCADA Engineer

CPS Energy•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide engineering and technical support to System Operations and enterprise stakeholders on a 24x7 basis to analyze, plan, specify, develop, procure, maintain, and enhance systems, procedures, and processes used to monitor and control CPS Energy’s transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and gas facilities through SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT) platforms. Modify and analyze network models to ensure the accuracy and reliability of OT and advanced applications, while integrating OT systems with external platforms to maximize data accuracy and operational effectiveness. Maintain and support advanced applications and third-party products to optimize system value, design and troubleshoot front-end telemetry infrastructure using various SCADA and OT protocols, and uphold strong cybersecurity and reliability compliance standards. Drive innovation by leveraging existing OT solutions to overcome operational challenges and deliver value to System Operations, the company, and the community.

Requirements

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures.
Demonstrated mastery of engineering discipline skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional business initiatives and teams.
Demonstrated ability to effectively handle a broad range of engineering assignments with minimum supervision.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams on internal projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.
Ability to effectively check work product for adequacy, quality and accuracy.
Effective communication skills focused on understanding customer needs and developing resolution.
Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style.
Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits.
Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred
Knowledge of power systems analysis and design
Experience with power flow modeling and associated tools, such as CIM and PSS/E
Experience with electric load modeling and forecasting tools
Experience with electric real-time systems
Familiarity with electric grid modernization, grid optimization, or distribution automation, including Smart Grid technologies
Knowledge of SCADA and web-based protocols, including DNP Serial/IP, Modbus, ICCP, MultiSpeak, IEEE 2030.5, OpenADR, and RESTful protocols
Familiarity with NERC CIP, NIST cybersecurity controls, and other Bulk Electric System reliability standards
Knowledge and fluent use of Linux operating systems and shell scripting
Knowledge and fluent use of Windows operating systems and PowerShell
Basic-to-intermediate TCP/IP networking skills
Knowledge of high-level programming languages, such as Visual Basic, JavaScript, Perl, Awk, C++, C#, PHP, or Python
Knowledge of Oracle databases and SQL+ query language
Knowledge of big-data or business-intelligence platforms, such as Tableau, Hadoop, or similar platforms
Knowledge of common communication protocols, including RS-232, TCP/IP, SSH, and HTTP
Experience reading output from ASE test sets and using Wireshark for protocol-level debugging
Experience with or knowledge of OSI PI usage and administration
Ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training certification and a Texas Professional Engineer license
Familiarity with advanced SCADA applications, including Short Circuit Fault Location, Contingency Analysis, State Estimation, and Volt-VAR Optimization programs
Experience troubleshooting telemetry errors and performance problems related to SCADA systems
Ability to solve complex technical problems through creativity and applied technologies to deliver value to CPS Energy and its customers

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support to Operations Staff by ensuring OT applications and integrated systems work as expected so CPS Energy can effectively control and monitor its transmission, distribution, and gas systems in real time.
Provide OT engineering support to Operations Staff to ensure effective execution of power restoration processes for CPS Energy customers.
Formulate models and provide engineering direction and support in the development and modification of existing OT subsystems, functions, applications, databases, processes, procedures, and documentation to maximize system accuracy, reliability, and usability.
Perform network model database changes to add, delete, and modify elements in the SCADA application to support reliable and accurate real-time control of CPS Energy’s electric transmission, distribution, and gas systems.
Ensure OT database accuracy by performing point checkouts with field personnel to ensure reliable and accurate representation of OT models in real-time operations.
Support advanced electric power flow and state estimation functions for real-time system operations, including state estimation, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location, and isolation.
Ensure regulatory compliance by collaborating with various groups within CPS Energy and creating, maintaining, and verifying OT cybersecurity controls and documentation.
Assign and direct the technical work of others, including vendors and consultants.
Work with Enterprise IT personnel to maintain the reliability and availability of all OT system functions.
Support archiving and reporting tools used by other departments within CPS Energy.
Support SCADA Operator Training Simulators so System Operators have a viable simulator for required annual training.
Identify OT application issues or enhancement opportunities and coordinate with application vendors to develop software updates and test plans.
Work independently to verify vendor software patches and develop detailed testing and implementation procedures for installing new software code on real-time control systems.
Use technical expertise and creativity to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that increase the value delivered to CPS Energy operations and customers.