Hatch · 9 hours ago
Power Engineer - Substation Communication
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expHatch is a company passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change, with over 65 years of expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. They are seeking a highly motivated Substation Communication Engineer to develop and review electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Business Development
Responsibilities
Works within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations
Reviews standard substation drawings and equipment configuration requirements related to these systems
Experience with industrial communication protocol, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, Ethernet/IP
Evaluates a design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety
Investigates root causes of failures to maintain quality and recommend improvements
Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI’s), meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations under the supervision of a lead engineer
Develop complete design packages for site network and communication architectures compliant with the client and regulatory requirements
Implements sound cyber security architecture and configurations on substation devices. Applies NERC CIP compliance requirements
Reviews internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
Minimum of 8-12 years of professional experience design, modeling, development, and testing of substation communication systems related to SCADA/EMS and tele protection channels
Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE
A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership
Works within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations
Reviews standard substation drawings and equipment configuration requirements related to these systems
Experience with industrial communication protocol, such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, Ethernet/IP
Evaluates a design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety
Investigates root causes of failures to maintain quality and recommend improvements
Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI's), meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations under the supervision of a lead engineer
Develop complete design packages for site network and communication architectures compliant with the client and regulatory requirements
Implements sound cyber security architecture and configurations on substation devices. Applies NERC CIP compliance requirements
Reviews internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability
Preferred
A Professional Engineer (PE) registration
Prior utility consulting experience
Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership
Benefits
Health Insurance - Available the first day of full-time employment
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Income Protection Benefits
Company
Hatch
Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.
5001-10000 employees
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