Black & Veach
SCADA Engineer - Grid & Renewable Energy
Black & Veach, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66204
SCADA Engineer - Grid & Renewable Energy
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. Provide oversight and lead engineering work, as well as teach other engineers fundamental SCADA concepts. Coordinate SCADA Project work for timely execution. Provide client's recommended solutions based on standards, best practices and industry trends. Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment. Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues. Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely. Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and for project proposals. The Team
The Black & Veatch SCADA team is engaged in a variety of design activities to support our Power Providers business solutions such as substation modernization and renewable energy integration. BV's Power Providers business driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. Preferred Qualifications
Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial. Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY or other virtual/HMI software platforms. Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems. Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC configuration. Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards. Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system. Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design. Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc. Experience with Excel macros and VBA language. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing Minimum of 5 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License Work Environment/Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Black & Veatch's SCADA team is located primarily in Overland Park, Kansas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas; although candidates located near any of our offices will be considered. Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
130
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems. Provide oversight and lead engineering work, as well as teach other engineers fundamental SCADA concepts. Coordinate SCADA Project work for timely execution. Provide client's recommended solutions based on standards, best practices and industry trends. Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment. Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues. Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely. Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and for project proposals. The Team
The Black & Veatch SCADA team is engaged in a variety of design activities to support our Power Providers business solutions such as substation modernization and renewable energy integration. BV's Power Providers business driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. Preferred Qualifications
Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial. Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITY or other virtual/HMI software platforms. Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems. Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC configuration. Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards. Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system. Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design. Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc. Experience with Excel macros and VBA language. Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing Minimum of 5 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License Work Environment/Schedule
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Black & Veatch's SCADA team is located primarily in Overland Park, Kansas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas; although candidates located near any of our offices will be considered. Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
130