SCADA Engineer

Description

• Add or remove data points
• Conducting root cause analysis on SCADA application issues. Examples include:
• Participate in weekly team meetings to review problems, open support requests, and plan value added services.
• Upgrading or patching server and networking hardware
• Create drawings such as block diagrams, data flow diagrams, IP tables, and more.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on SCADA systems. Examples include:
• Retrieve and analyze site record drawings which include single lines, SCADA data flows, and wiring diagrams.
• Executes value added service projects such as SCADA designs or upgrades
• Continuous SCADA support for all global assets
• Taking backups of application software
• Communicate daily with field technicians to gather information or provide recommendations on SCADA issues.
• Builds and maintains critical infrastructure to support and monitor global assets
• Conducting change requests. Examples include:
• Execute value added service projects. Tasks include:
• Conduct alarm dictionary review with operators and site supervisors
• Design and build new SCADA configurations from scratch for new SCADA designs
• Gather quotes and create purchase requests for SCADA equipment and software licenses
• Communicate daily with vendors/subcontractors for additional support or project management
• Establish relationships with vendors used for onsite work or for materials.
• Upgrading or patching application software
• Respond to daily requests for SCADA engineering support for the global fleet of power plants. Examples:
• Procure parts and labor for support issues or value-added services projects.
• Communicate daily with other Engineering team members using email, chat, or phone.
• Travel to site to install and commission systems
• Communicate professionally with customers
• Creating user accounts
• Managing credentials or other access controls on SCADA systems

Requirements

• Configure or program RTU’s or PLC’s
• Experience with Wonderware ArchestrA and Kepware applications.
• Grid controller PLC troubleshooting
• HMI graphic issues
• High attention to detail. Minimal mistakes in SCADA application configurations.
• Experience with Ignition and N3uron SCADA software.
• Experience executing a minimum of three large SCADA projects from end-to-end (design to commissioning).
• Experience with creating HMI graphics from single lines or P&IDs.
• Accomplished user of Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools: Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written format in English.
• Experience with Modicon M340 PLC programming, Rockwell PLC programming is a plus.
• 20% travel locally or internationally for site visits, team meetings, or training.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Self-manage time and schedule
• Basic understanding of solar plant controllers, capacitor banks, and solar tracking systems.
• HMI graphic changes
• Extensive experience with DNP3 and MQTT.
• Extensive experience with Modbus and OPC-UA.
• Basic knowledge of approved cyber security practices.
• Experience with SEL RTAC programming.
• Must be able to prioritize day to day work.
• Microsoft Visio experience preferred.
• Experience with ISA 18.2 alarm management standards.
• Experience with remote desktop, SSH, and telnet access methods.
• Minimum 5 years of SCADA automation design and support experience.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support resources.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA): Options to help you save on healthcare costs.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Income Protection: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Additional Perks: Pet insurance and more employee benefits.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans effective on your first day.
• Career Growth: On-the-job training with a clear path for advancement.
• Competitive compensation package + Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Legal Support: Access to legal assistance services.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance