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About The Position

Requirements

• Two (2) year degree or certification in a technology-related field or equivalent combination of education, work experience or relevant military experience, and at least four (4) years of experience in related field.
• Four (4) years related SCADA experience.
• Three (3) years of experience related to planning, analysis, configuration, installation, management, and coordination work.
• Knowledge and experience with IT infrastructure, MPLS, data, voice, Telco, concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage projects, including schedules, resource allocations and budgets.
• Experience leading and participating in internal and external teams.
• Solid knowledge of department-specific applications.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter within assigned area of focus, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Good computer and MS Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, solve problems, and multi-task.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and technological leading edge developments.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree.
• Customer centric focus with demonstrated ability to apply insights to meet customer technology needs and improve IT maturity.
• Proven experience working independently and/or in a team environments to deliver on initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive for results to deliver against commitments.
• Growth mindset to rapidly learn new skills and be able to collaborate to deliver creative IT solutions.
• Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radio/Telephone Operators license, or equivalent certificate.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing issue tracking systems and processes (REMEDY, Visio, ISRs, Budget process and Change Control).
• Working knowledge of SAP and PSE budgeting and planning process.
• Basic understanding of PSE electric and gas infrastructure and field practices.
• Financial analysis capability to assess feasibility of projects and decisions.
• Knowledge of electric distribution and transmission infrastructure.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineers and designs complex SCADA infrastructure, services and interfaces to external networks.
• Tests SCADA functionality and software changes to ensure that SCADA applications produce consistent and credible results.
• Develops and defines SCADA applications for various utility equipment using SCADA technologies.
• Leads implementation and deployment efforts on intermediate projects.
• Provides cost/benefit analysis on intermediate projects.
• Participates in mid- to long-term SCADA systems planning.
• Works with project manager to develop realistic work estimates, financial budgets and project schedules.
• Ensures internal and external security as well as adherence to compliance standards.
• Participates in evaluation of vendor proposals.
• Conducts studies and performance analyses and recommends changes.
• Updates or creates documentation based on work performed.
• Reviews project deliverables for accuracy and provides assistance and mentoring to others.
• Applies IT methods, professional knowledge and PSE standards and practices to complex tasks and situations.
• Responds to unfamiliar, undefined, unexpected, or unstable situations with the professionally prescribed standard response.
• May function in a lead capacity within department and represent department in workflow and escalation discussions with others.
• Works effectively in relationships with business partners, professional peers, and other team members.
• Works with IT and Operations PAC (protection, automation, and controls) professionals and managers, primarily within own department.
• Coaches less experienced IT/SCADA professionals.
• Operates under general direction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent daycare
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) investment option
• Cash balance retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays