Pacific Power · 1 month ago
SCADA Engineer (2,3,4), Portland, OR #113830
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$78K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The SCADA Engineer will develop engineering documents and specifications for SCADA systems used in the electric grid, coordinate with various engineering disciplines, and mentor junior engineers.
ComputerElectronicsEnergy
Responsibilities
Assist in the SCADA design of RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) architectures and systems to support numerous grid-connected initiatives and projects, including the creation and modifications to RTU designs, configurations, and points list implementations
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to finalize SCADA point lists based on anticipated requirements
Work with database analysts, business system analysts, and advanced application teams to ensure the remote data requirements are completely and accurately implemented into the OSI Monarch EMS/SCADA system
Develop complete SCADA designs utilizing standardized engineering methods
Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives utilizing engineering methods
Assist in the development of moderately complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments
Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work
Maintain project timeliness and budgets
Train and mentor level 1 SCADA engineers
Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs
Deliver on commitments to accomplish assigned work
Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested
Lead in the SCADA design of numerous RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) architectures to support various ongoing projects, including creation or modifications to RTU designs, configurations, and points list implementations
Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents
Develop alternative engineering solutions (with management direction) to meet business needs
Act as a lead in the work group; train and mentor level 1 and 2 SCADA engineers
Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor level 1, 2, and 3 SCADA engineers
Assist in the development of engineering standards based on sound engineering principles and methods to support evolving company needs and objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of two years additional directly-related technical experience is required.)
A minimum of three years of directly-related experience in an engineering field
Applied knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection, and control
Knowledge and application of principles in area of SCADA engineering
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness
Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools
An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position
A minimum of five years of directly-related experience in an engineering field
Advanced knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control
A minimum of ten years of directly-related experience in an engineering field
Expert-level knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection and control
Preferred
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems
Working knowledge of SCADA terminology and systems, including RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), IED (Intelligent Electronic Device), EMS (Energy Management System), HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and annunciator technologies
Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA-232-F (RS-232) and TIA-485(-A) (RS-485)
Experience with DNP3, Modbus, and legacy communication protocols, such as SC1801, PERT 26/31, and TG6500 and TELEGYR protocols
Working knowledge of OSI Monarch or other energy management systems
Basic understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM-based communications systems
Moderate experience with IP networking and Ethernet technologies, including the development of IP-based networks
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and the National Electric Codes
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
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