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ACT Power Services · 4 months ago

SCADA and Controls Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

ACT Power Services is an independent service provider focused on delivering industry-leading services to clients in the renewable energy sector. The SCADA and Relay/Controls Engineer will support reliable operations by maintaining SCADA and Power Plant Controllers for solar power plants, troubleshooting issues, coordinating upgrades, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

DronesManufacturingRenewable EnergySolarTechnical Support

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot issues with SCADA and Power Plant Controllers, mainly GE/Emerson, SEL RTACs and Siemens RTUs

Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition!, Cimplicity, Vantage, Merit, etc

Familiarity with solar transmission and distributed generation site devices such as sensors and associated relays, meters, cap banks, inverters, transformers

DNP3, MODBUS, OPCUA, MQTT, SEL, TCP/IP protocol troubleshooting and configuration experience

Coordinate with SCADA integrators to implement changes or SCADA upgrades

Perform validation and quality control checks for new and existing SCADA systems

Supporting implementation of NERC-CIP requirements, and other appropriate security frameworks

Qualification

SCADA designImplementationGE/EmersonSEL RTACsSiemens RTUsDNP3MODBUSOPCUAMQTTHMI/SCADA platformsElectrical one-line diagramsPower Plant Controller logicCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Troubleshoot issues with SCADA and Power Plant Controllers, mainly GE/Emerson, SEL RTACs and Siemens RTUs

Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition!, Cimplicity, Vantage, Merit, etc

Familiarity with solar transmission and distributed generation site devices such as sensors and associated relays, meters, cap banks, inverters, transformers

DNP3, MODBUS, OPCUA, MQTT, SEL, TCP/IP protocol troubleshooting and configuration experience

Coordinate with SCADA integrators to implement changes or SCADA upgrades

Perform validation and quality control checks for new and existing SCADA systems

Supporting implementation of NERC-CIP requirements, and other appropriate security frameworks

SCADA design and implementation within a NERC-CIP environment. Experience specifically with Ignition! and GE Cimplicity preferred

Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams and site control drawings

Understanding and familiarity with solar and battery system logic for Power Plant Controller (PCC) functionality including Automatic Voltage Regulation and Frequency Response

Understanding power plant operations and situational awareness needs for system operators while following relevant safety protocols

Proficiency with SEL RTAC relay and network troubleshooting and configuration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Team player

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

4+ years of relevant experience in SCADA or Industrial Automation and Control

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Ability to occasionally travel to solar facilities or meetings