Westwood Professional Services · 13 hours ago
Substation Lead Engineer - SCADA
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer - SCADA to join their team. The role involves leading electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection, ensuring project milestones are met while providing technical support and guidance to various stakeholders.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Perform all SCADA and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
Develop SCADA and Communications Specifications
I/O Mapping
Points Lists and Associated Mapping
HMI Configuration files
RTU and Substation computer programming files
Automation programming and associated logic files
Perform QA/QC Items listed above
SCADA and Communications Schematics
Technical Support Procurement
Construction (Testing and Commissioning)
Design Team
Off takers, Owners, Utilities, and any other entities that require interfaces with the substation SCADA system
Active Coordination Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C/SCADA Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics
Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA system
Ability to coordinate with control centers for commissioning and troubleshooting
Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as the protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc
Leader as Coach Leverages experience by mentoring and training members of the team
Participates in developing individual growth plan and assists with development of mentee’s growth plan if so desired
Lead by example and be accountable for own actions
Supervise small team of engineers if growth allows
Approve timesheets and expense reports
Assist management with project assignments
Management of responsible resource hours within Float
One on ones with direct reports once a month
Participate in development of growth plans for direct reports
Attend leadership training when made available
Support Consistency Follow department processes and procedures
Continue strong customer service
Support Business Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests
Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team
Other Expectations Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection
Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests. and may determine the key clients in some instances
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
Serves as a technical specialist for SCADA and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams
Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals
Attend all client technical review meetings
Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed
Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
Minimum of 10 years related work experience in the field of SCADA and communications particularly for utility and/or renewable projects
PE License
Proficient in use of SEL acSELerator RTAC, SEL Diagram Builder, SEL Quickset, Ignition, GE Cimplicity, Substation Computer Event, Historian and Synchrophasor software or similar programs
Knowledge of substation Network and Firewall Requirements and associated designs and programming
Ability to travel and be onsite for commissioning support (1 to 2 weeks at a time)
Development of advanced automation and associated logic schemes
Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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