Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA)

Job Description

As a mid-level Electrical Field Engineer (SCADA) in the Field Services group, you will be responsible for performing Engineering Field Services with a SCADA focus as well as assisting with Engineering Design and Analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer in a manner that provides the client with quality service that is on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment, control system, communications, troubleshooting, relay testing, start-up, and commissioning services
• Assist in detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications
• Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL equipment.
• Installation, program, and tests communications, SCADA, and PLC systems, primarily SEL RTACs NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. 2
• Produce configuration files associated with IEC61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols
• Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning services
• Provide field assistance and troubleshooting for SCADA systems such as SEL RTAC, Ignition, or PLCs.
• Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
• Prepares field testing, troubleshooting, investigation, and construction progress reports
• Maintains a thorough understanding and applications of applicable Codes and Standards
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Expected to work additional time beyond 40 hours/week as required to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions
• Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attend safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 1 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE is preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
• SEL equipment installation and configuration, RTAC experience is a plus
• Experience with configuring, testing, and commissioning IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS, and/or other SCADA protocols
• Experience creating Network Architecture Diagrams
• Previous Interactions with clients, customers, contractors and others
• Ability to travel periodically for weeks across states for field work as needed
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and power system software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM (preferred)
• Experience with Omicron test equipment preferred (preferred)
• Relay / SCADA panel wiring experience in a substation environment (preferred)

 

Disclaimer 

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