Portland General Electric · 1 day ago
SCADA Control Systems Engineer
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $167K/yr
2+ years expPortland General Electric is seeking a Control Systems Engineer who will have the unique opportunity to work on the conceptual design, programming, configuration development, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and Automation systems used in our power utility substations and distribution systems. The role involves ensuring substation integration and automation systems provide clear and real-time operational field information, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop integration and automation architecture for substation and distribution projects
Specification and Configuration of a variety of vendor equipment including, but not limited to:
Programmable Logic Controllers
Remote Terminal Units (RTU's)
Transducers and Meters
Communication Processors
Gateway devices
Electronic Relays used for power system protection
Major Equipment (Breaker, Transformer, Bushing etc.) monitoring devices
Network equipment including Ethernet switches, routers, terminal servers etc
Human Machine Interface programs and Hardware
Modems, media converters, radios and other communication devices
Development of Automation logic utilizing IEC 61131-3 and Ladder Logic programming languages
Develop HMI displays for substations and DA systems
Develop SCADA points list for RTU's to be interfaced with System Control Center SCADA/EMS system
Assist technicians in troubleshooting complex SCADA, Communications, and control and logic systems in the field
Provide field testing and commissioning support for technicians
Drive end to end testing for EMS/SCADA systems
Routine substation visits for equipment and technician support
Support a documentation system for SCADA and Automation hardware and software programs
Support engineering reviews of new substation SCADA, Integration and Automation system designs and equipment
Provide engineering support for real-time operational data to System Control Center
Design, maintain and troubleshoot Control Center SCADA Equipment used for interchange telemetering, UG Network Monitoring, Recloser/Distribution SCADA and Distribution Automation and mobile/temp switchgear monitoring
Provide technical support to NERC-CIP compliance activities and act as SME for SCADA and Substation Automation equipment
Communicate verbally and in writing with engineers and company management to present and justify automation systems
Provide consultation and technical expertise to various PGE departments
Communicate with other utilities' personnel to share information and provide technical expertise
Provide cost effective integration solutions for integrating devices using multiple standards and technologies
Solve integration and automation challenges at various substations where multiple equipment and integration standards are used
Keep up with rapidly changing integration and automation technology
Keep up with rapidly changing networking, programming and software technology
Investigate system construction, maintenance, and operational problems and recommend corrective action
Analyze causes and recommend solutions to complex but routine operational maintenance problems
Evaluate and resolve technically complex problems, broad problems with numerous variables of uncertain relationship and magnitude
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency preferred
Senior Level, P3: Typically, five or more years in related field
Intermediate Level, P2: Typically, two or more years in related field
Valid Driver's license required
Preferred
Working knowledge of various devices used for industrial control systems (PLC, Transducers, I/O devices)
A basic understanding of electric utility substation protection and control systems
Ability to read substation schematic and wiring diagrams
Familiarity with substation equipment and operating mechanisms
Ability to validate data collected by the integration systems
Working knowledge of various major equipment monitoring devices and associated communication and configuration programs and functionality
Ability to develop logic using ladder logic programming and IEC61131-3 standards
Working knowledge of communication and networking standards such as TIA/EIA RS-232 & RS-485, Fiber Optic and Ethernet
Excellent knowledge of SCADA protocols DNP 3.0, Modbus (Serial and TCP/IP), Modbus Plus, L&G 8979, OPC and ICCP
Thorough knowledge of Network design (TCI/IP and Modbus Plus) and OSI Layers
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networks, subnets and routing and network services and management tools such as SNTP, NTP, PPTP and SNMP
Basic understanding of scripting languages (Java, VB, Python etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot SCADA protocol and SCADA network related issues
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex logic programming issues, substation network issues, device malfunction etc
Experience in industrial automation, utility automation and/or SCADA experience
Deal effectively with pressure of real-time problem solving
Evaluate technical programming requirements for automation projects
Work on complex programming problems for substation SCADA and automation equipment
Benefits
Performance based incentive bonus
Total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company
Support your well-being and professional development
Company
Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric (PGE) is a vertically integrated electric utility engaged in the generation, purchase, transmission.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$379.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-05-10Grant· $4.5M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $375M
2006-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Maria Pope
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Trpik
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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