POWER Engineers
Entry-Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer
POWER Engineers, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Entry‑Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer
Job Summary and Responsibilities
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking an Entry‑level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer for our office in Portland, OR. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies and/or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.
Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time‑current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.
Applicable software:
AcSELerator Quickset (SEL‑5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM‑PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
Power System Planning Studies: steady‑state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P‑V and Q‑V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance.
Applicable software:
PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting
Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time‑domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines).
Applicable software:
CDEGS, ATP‑EMTP, PSCAD
Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC’s and other SCADA system equipment; 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 protocols:
DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes.
Applicable platforms:
SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE‑D20
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 Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes.
Applicable software:
Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
Aptitudes and Core Skills
Integrity
Initiative and self‑sufficiency
Spoken and written communication
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Interpersonal relations
Organization
Required Education/Experience
Must be a recent BSEE graduate, or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in electrical engineering (BSEE).
Must have strong troubleshooting skills.
Must be willing to travel on occasion.
Desired Education/Experience Preference is given to applicants with any of the following:
Within one (1) year of graduation.
Power system courses covering topics such as three‑phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics.
Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section.
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE).
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. We create positive, long‑lasting impacts for our clients and communities in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and building sectors.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Compensation and Benefits Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
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
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time‑current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.
Applicable software:
AcSELerator Quickset (SEL‑5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM‑PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
Power System Planning Studies: steady‑state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P‑V and Q‑V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance.
Applicable software:
PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting
Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time‑domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines).
Applicable software:
CDEGS, ATP‑EMTP, PSCAD
Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC’s and other SCADA system equipment; 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 protocols:
DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes.
Applicable platforms:
SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE‑D20
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 Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes.
Applicable software:
Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
Aptitudes and Core Skills
Integrity
Initiative and self‑sufficiency
Spoken and written communication
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Interpersonal relations
Organization
Required Education/Experience
Must be a recent BSEE graduate, or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in electrical engineering (BSEE).
Must have strong troubleshooting skills.
Must be willing to travel on occasion.
Desired Education/Experience Preference is given to applicants with any of the following:
Within one (1) year of graduation.
Power system courses covering topics such as three‑phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics.
Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section.
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE).
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. We create positive, long‑lasting impacts for our clients and communities in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and building sectors.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Compensation and Benefits Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
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
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr