Georgia System Operations Corporation · 5 days ago
Real-Time Control & Data Acquisition Engineer (Level I - V)
Tucker, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $174K/yr
0+ years expGeorgia System Operations Corporation is focused on energy management systems and is seeking a Real-Time Control & Data Acquisition Engineer. This role involves supporting the Energy Management System (EMS) by assisting with engineering reviews, implementing projects, and providing technical assistance to the team and external departments.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNon ProfitOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Assists with implementing transmission, generation, and distribution projects into the EMS system in accordance with RCDA standards
Assists with engineering reviews relating to EMS functions such as databases design and integrity, communications integrity, metering data timeliness and quality, and other related systems ability to provide quality and timeliness of information
Supports studies or services for GSOC, GTC, OPC, and other ECS associates regarding EMS/SCADA operations, systems, and data
This position is expected to assist other RCDA team members with EMS design and consulting services for EMC members
In addition to the responsibilities described above this individual is expected to possess power system, operational and EMS/SCADA knowledge
This individual should be able to provide technical assistance to the RCDA team members, operating, design, and field personnel
This position is expected to participate and be the technical lead in performing engineering analysis
This position may be responsible for external interfaces with other departments and/or companies regarding EMS/SCADA planning, operations, standards, policies, and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, with the preferred discipline being Electrical Engineering
Engineer I: Zero to Two (0 - 2) years of EMS/SCADA experience which might include deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design with experience in substation and/or transmission line design is desirable
Engineer II: 2+ years of EMS/SCADA experience which might include deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience in power system operations. Some experience in substation and/or transmission line design is desirable
Engineer III: 4+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least four (4) years of experience in power system operations
Engineer IV: 6+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least six (6) years of experience in power system operations
Engineer V: 8+ years of solid experience in EMS/SCADA deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design. Candidate should have at least eight (8) years of experience in power system operations
Engineer I: A minimum of six (6) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of three (3) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components
Engineer II: A minimum of ten (10) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of five (5) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components
Engineer III: A minimum of twelve (12) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of six (6) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components
Engineer IV: A minimum of fourteen (14) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of eight (8) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components
Engineer V: A minimum of sixteen (16) years of electric utility experience using EMS/SCADA in power system operations and/or a minimum of eight (8) years of direct EMS/SCADA experience including deployment, system design, communications protocols, database and display design of power system equipment and operational components
Must obtain and maintain Bulk Electric System Cyber Authorized Status as defined in GSOC's CIP Cyber Security Policy 301 and NERC Reliability Standard CIP 004 - Personnel Risk Assessment
Must be able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams
Knowledge of CAD, MS Office, and a general understanding of computer databases and computer systems is desirable
Candidate should have a general understanding of metering installations, metering calculations, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), RTU configuration, Data Communications, SCADA Protocols, and Electrical Field Instrumentation
A good understanding of three phase power, phasor diagrams, and power calculations is expected
Should also be familiar with database access techniques (Access, SQL, Oracle)
Organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer/ team communications skills are needed to be successful
Must be proficient in using database access techniques (Access, SQL, Oracle) to resolve data problems or ensure data quality
Must have experience trouble shooting system problems involving real-time data communications systems
Preferred
Some experience in substation and/or transmission line design is desirable
Additional experience in substation and/or transmission line design is preferred
Work experience with a GE/Alstom EMS is preferred
Experience with Data Historian preferred
Knowledge of CAD software, MS Office, and a general understanding of computer databases and computer systems is required
Candidate should be familiar with Oracle scripts, basic UNIX commands, and DNP 3 protocols
Company
Georgia System Operations Corporation
Georgia System Operations Corporation specializes in controlling, monitoring electric generation, transmission and distribution of assets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nathan Brown
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Clay Smith
Executive VP Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
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