Senior Project Engineer, SCADA Engineering (Thermal)

Invenergy•New York, NE

6d•$125,000 - $155,000•Remote

About The Position

As a SCADA Sr. Project Engineer, you will be on the Construction team, with responsibility for the engineering, procurement support, commissioning, and acceptance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and associated communications and control infrastructure for thermal generation projects (natural gas combustion turbines, combined cycle power plants, etc.). The role requires close coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders to develop conceptual control system designs, manage procurement activities, and oversee detailed design, commissioning, and site acceptance testing through project completion. The scope of systems includes DCS and plant IT/OT platforms such as RTACs, RTUs, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs, and all associated connectivity supporting steam turbine, combined-cycle, simple-cycle gas turbine, and geothermal facilities. The scope may also include providing support for renewable energy projects, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
5+ years of generation DCS experience.
Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect thermal generation assets.
Advanced knowledge and programming of DCS, HMI, PLC platforms.
Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD.
Experience working around HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs).
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Up to 25% travel required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of generation DCS experience.
Prior experience in installation, commissioning and site construction experience in thermal power generation.
Experience working on GE MarkIVe, GE Proficy, GE Plant Control System, and/ or Emerson Ovation is strongly preferred.
Experience working on SEL RTAC preferred
Experience working with Ignition by Inductive automation.
Working knowledge of NERC compliance for low impact cyber systems.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Considerable knowledge in computer and server operation.
Strong project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

SCADA Engineering and Projects’ Technical Responsibility
Specification and configuration of DCS, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment
Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical stakeholder and interconnection requirements
Creation of conceptual block diagrams
Conduct thorough reviews of detailed design drawings
Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that critical dates are met on time.
Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team including schematics, bills of materials, and programming settings
Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and fulfilled.
Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.
Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.
Coordinate with operations engineering and third party customers to incorporate lessons learned into new designs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences
Procurement and Construction Support
Coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom services.
Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission operators, generator owners and operators to configure systems as needed.
Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules.
Monitor construction progress remotely and via on-site inspections.
Support resolution of any field issues.
Attend in-person meetings with stakeholders.
Provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning.
Lead efforts with project team to develop operational plans to energize, commission, and turnover projects while maintaining NERC compliance