SCADA Engineer

Puget Sound Energy•Redmond, WA

1d•$88,900 - $157,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s IT Infrastructure team is hiring a SCADA Engineer to plan, design, acquire, implement, and support the company’s SCADA services. The role evaluates business requirements and develops solutions, including project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons. It is responsible for SCADA-related hardware and software and for maintaining availability, recoverability, performance, integrity, and supportability of existing systems while implementing enhancements. The engineer provides advanced customer support, plans and executes configurations and enhancements, and researches and recommends technologies and configurations. The position engineers, designs, documents, tests, procures, configures, and deploys SCADA infrastructure and applications for utility equipment. It monitors system performance and capacity, participates in project implementation planning and execution, supports standards and processes, and maintains system documentation. The role works primarily with IT colleagues and also with PSE protection, automation, and controls personnel. It operates under general supervision and is assigned level P2. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety and regulatory compliance requirements and conduct business honestly and ethically in accordance with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct. Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Two-year degree or certification in a technology-related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work experience, or relevant military experience.
At least one year of experience in a related field.
One year of related experience in infrastructure or network environments performing SCADA engineering, including hardware and software, and designing, planning, and implementing technology.
One year of experience in analytical work.
Strong knowledge of subject matter within the assigned area and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Experience leading or participating in internal and external teams.
Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.
Basic business software skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree.
Customer-centric focus and ability to apply insights to meet customer technology needs and improve IT maturity.
Experience working independently and/or on a team to deliver initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results against commitments.
Growth mindset and ability to learn new skills rapidly and collaborate on creative IT solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and promotes understanding.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) General Radio/Telephone Operators license or equivalent certificate.
Knowledge and experience with issue tracking systems and processes, including REMEDY, Visio, ISR’s, the budget process, and Change Control.
Knowledge of utility business processes.
Experience in design, specification preparation, technical field work, or system studies.
Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling.
Experience working with internal and external customers on projects.
Knowledge of engineering economics and analysis.
Strong statistical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, acquire, implement, and maintain the company’s SCADA services and related infrastructure, hardware, and software.
Evaluate business requirements and develop and implement solutions, including project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.
Ensure SCADA systems’ availability, recoverability, performance, integrity, and supportability through production support, maintenance, and enhancements.
Provide advanced customer support for new and existing SCADA systems.
Plan and execute designs, configurations, and enhancements to SCADA services.
Research and recommend new technologies and configurations, design enhancements, and advise customers on environment capabilities.
Engineer, design, and document basic SCADA infrastructure, interfaces, and projects, and assist with complex project design.
Test SCADA functionality and software changes to ensure applications produce consistent and credible results.
Develop and define SCADA applications for utility equipment using SCADA technologies.
Procure, configure, and deploy SCADA infrastructure, and coordinate procurement and deployment with vendors.
Perform complex technical analysis and tasks; monitor and report on SCADA performance and capacity.
Participate in implementation and deployment planning and execution.
Work with project managers to define tasks and team work plans; potentially delegate work, monitor progress, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
Support the development of standards and processes and produce and update system documentation affecting the team.
Work with IT members and PSE protection, automation, and controls personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold applicable safety and regulatory compliance standards and conduct business consistently with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct.