Job summary
Automation Engineers design SCADA systems to address operational requirements & emerging trendsAs an Automation Engineer, you will engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, & design SCADA and communications systemsThis role offers a hybrid work arrangement and potential for travel to client and vendor offices
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout/bill of material drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, & network drawings• Provide reviews/design input of P&C drawings for SCADA system requirements• Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections• Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)• Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs)• Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications• Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings• Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, & firewalls• Perform troubleshooting of SCADA system network & communication systems• Develop SCADA system and Network documentation for projects• Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency• Stage, configure & test integrated systems designs• Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering• 2 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems• Experience with SEL, Novatech, & GE RTUs and software• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology• Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 protocols• Proficiency with MS Office applications• Ability & willingness to travel up to 30%
Key Skills Needed
• Design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems• Knowledge of LAN/WAN devices and topology• Experience with SEL, Novatech, & GE RTUs and software• Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 protocols• Proficiency with MS Office applications• Ability to travel
