SCADA Integration Engineer

Work directly with project teams reviewing design documents and deliverables (drawings, points maps, configuration files, etc.) for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems

Provide oversight, direction, and support to field crews as projects are being constructed

Responsible for the Network / SCADA engineering aspects on photovoltaic and BESS designs and pursuit projects

Duties include the areas of Network design and programming (LAN/WAN), SCADA design and programming, Field SCADA Integration, Field Network integration, and troubleshooting

Supports commissioning activities for Substation, PV Array, and BESS

Basic understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site issues and conditions

Review equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers

Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction

Provide engineering review of internal and external design documents and submittals

Review and ensure detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements, applicable industry codes and standards, best industry practices

Verify that the designs that are constructed agree with the electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC

Support development of technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction bid packages

Has knowledge of software programs and protocols: IEEE 61850, IEC 61131-3, SEL, ABB & GE platforms, DNP, Modbus, Bocce, etc.

Has experience with routers, managed switches, LAN development, WAN development

Has experience with integration and debug of programs in a substation or industrial environment

Works independently with direction from SCADA Engineering Manager

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Project Engineers, to successfully deliver design projects

Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned projects.

Coordinate and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders to review to review schedule and progress

Coordinate with Construction Manager, Field Superintendent, General Foreman, Foremen and Project Manager, to provide schedule and progress updates

Qualifications

Possess a minimum of 4 to 7 years of related work experience (Can be a combination of trade & relevant work experience)

Preferred graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum

Possess a minimum of a vocational degree in electronics/computer/networks

Experience in utility-scale solar/PV projects, highly preferred

Competency with electrical system sizing at all levels, experience with Utility and/or Commercial scale renewable EPC projects, independent engineering and nuances of design, and analysis of operational project data and performance is a plus

This an office position that will require field time with the ability to travel and work remotely

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Positive and supportive attitude, showing customer focus and the ability to work with and support both office and field teams.

Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently as well as with a team

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and adapt to changing job requirements

Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, Bluebeam, and other web-based software applications

Experienced in the practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal