POWER Engineers
SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ Years)
POWER Engineers, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a
SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ Years)
to join our SCADA and Analytical Services (SAS) team. This position is located in San Diego, CA with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the state of California. The candidate should expect to report to the San Diego, CA office. Responsibilities
Complete assigned projects successfully and maintain and improve client relationships. This role requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as leadership competence in working with clients and mentoring and supervising team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include SCADA, automation, and communications for utility and industrial/commercial clients throughout the United States. Systems to be analyzed will include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. Technical Disciplines
Networking and Communications:
design and configure network and communication paths for RTUs, IEDs, HMIs, PLCs and other SCADA system equipment inside the substation or facility as well as paths to the data off-takers; specify and design communication networks including data security and availability; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable network and communication protocols:
DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, as well as legacy utility protocols. Logic and Control Systems:
develop, document, and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment (Remedial Action Schemes, Distribution Automation/FLISR, PV Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, Renewable Curtailment, Volt/Var Control, Load Shedding, Anti-Islanding, and other custom logic); develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms:
SEL RTAC, NovaTech on, Cooper SMP, GE-D20, PLCs, IEC 61131, Lua, Python. Data Acquisition:
Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop HMI screens, travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software:
Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, NovaTech NCD/Inkscape, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc. Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:
BSEE; Ten (10) + years of industry experience. Desired Education/Experience:
Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment; mentoring experience; leadership in customer-focused engineering projects; PE or equivalent. Willingness to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary Range: $130k - $220k per year. The range for this position is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual\'s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc. Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender affirming care POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a
SCADA and Automation Engineer (10+ Years)
to join our SCADA and Analytical Services (SAS) team. This position is located in San Diego, CA with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location within the state of California. The candidate should expect to report to the San Diego, CA office. Responsibilities
Complete assigned projects successfully and maintain and improve client relationships. This role requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as leadership competence in working with clients and mentoring and supervising team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include SCADA, automation, and communications for utility and industrial/commercial clients throughout the United States. Systems to be analyzed will include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. Technical Disciplines
Networking and Communications:
design and configure network and communication paths for RTUs, IEDs, HMIs, PLCs and other SCADA system equipment inside the substation or facility as well as paths to the data off-takers; specify and design communication networks including data security and availability; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. Applicable network and communication protocols:
DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, as well as legacy utility protocols. Logic and Control Systems:
develop, document, and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment (Remedial Action Schemes, Distribution Automation/FLISR, PV Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Microgrid, Renewable Curtailment, Volt/Var Control, Load Shedding, Anti-Islanding, and other custom logic); develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. Applicable Logic and Control Platforms:
SEL RTAC, NovaTech on, Cooper SMP, GE-D20, PLCs, IEC 61131, Lua, Python. Data Acquisition:
Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop HMI screens, travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software:
Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, NovaTech NCD/Inkscape, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc. Qualifications
Required Education/Experience:
BSEE; Ten (10) + years of industry experience. Desired Education/Experience:
Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment; mentoring experience; leadership in customer-focused engineering projects; PE or equivalent. Willingness to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary Range: $130k - $220k per year. The range for this position is displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual\'s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc. Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave Voluntary Life Insurance 401K Telehealth Benefit covers all providers Maternity and Paternity Leave New Dads and Moms Benefit program Fertility Benefits Gender affirming care POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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