SCADA Engineer

SEnergy•Boerne, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an analytical, self-starter with proven success in design and project coordination. This position designs, implements, and coordinates Substation projects for SCADA and Communications. The successful candidate will perform technical design for SCADA, Metering, and Communications projects. This includes day-to-day, monthly, and long-term tactical planning. The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in electrical or electronics technology
Minimum of 5 years' design or construction experience in electrical power projects
Possesses strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills and is able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Strong (effective) written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in project management, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
Strong skills in time management, organization, and multi-tasking.
This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule meetings with Clients, as necessary, to discuss scope of work, design parameters and schedule requirements.
Assist in setting project budget by constructing budget on task level with resource assignments, monitor and administer budgets with engineering staff, review budgets weekly with team and present action plans to supervisor, beginning at 75% of job budget level for project completion.
Coordinate testing and commissioning activities on projects, including scheduled site visits, owner-furnished equipment deliveries, contractor material submittals, acceptance testing, final walkthrough, and contractor project closeout.
Assist in the performance of engineering tasks as required on relay and control design, SCADA design, relay protection projects and substation engineering projects.
Lead technical efforts for SCADA and Communications projects, including design, drawings, databases, integration, procurement, scheduling, and project cost controls.
Assist Clients with implementing new SCADA systems, including procuring hardware and software, integrating with existing equipment and communications systems, designing interface screens, and training Client personnel.
Make site visits, as necessary, to troubleshoot SCADA integration and Communications problems. Assist Client with locating the source of problems and help to implement solutions.
Prepare engineering material and construction cost estimates for Substation and EPC projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.