SCADA Engr 2
PacifiCorp•Salt Lake City, UT
•$77,200 - $122,100•Onsite
About The Position
Develop engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the company SCADA system used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required.)
- Basic experience in engineering related field.
- Basic knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control.
- Knowledge and application of principles in area of SCADA engineering.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
- Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
- A minimum of three years of directly related experience in engineering related field.
- Applied knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection, and control.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering experience specific to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
- Experience with DAQ (Data Acquisition), RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), IED (Intelligent Electronic Device) and PLC technologies.
- Experience with DNP 3.
- Working knowledge of ABB Monarch energy management system.
- Working knowledge of Modbus and Ethernet.
- Fundamental understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies.
- Understanding of Company's business, and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations and the National Electric Codes.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design SCADA portion of substation projects including modifications to RTU configurations and point list implementation in the Monarch EMS/SCADA system.
- Work with dispatch systems support to ensure the remote data requirements are incorporated into the PacifiCorp Monarch EMS/SCADA system.
- Assist in design, development, modification, and evaluate systems, process, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods.
- Assist in developing moderately complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.
- Determine methods and techniques for obtaining results.
- Recommend alternative engineering solutions to management to meet business needs.
- Deliver on commitments and manage outside engineering services to accomplish the assigned work.
- Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
- Analyze and design engineering methods.
- Lead design of SCADA projects
- Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
