POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior SCADA Engineer will report to the Manager, SCADA & Performance Engineering, and support both Pre-construction & Operations. For Pre-construction, this individual will work with Engineering, Estimating, and Procurement and support the SCADA Engineer in reviewing client SCADA specifications and solicit SCADA quotes. For Operations, this individual will review SCADA plans/drawings supplied by our SCADA vendors and Engineers of Record (EORs) and support all commissioning and performance needs as required while assisting the project team in managing the 3rd party SCADA supplier. This individual will support the mentorship and training of new SCADA Engineering hires and allocate resources to projects as needed.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review & comment on client-provided SCADA technical specifications and Scope of Work (SOW).
• Develop PRE’s SCADA technical specifications and SCADA schematics and Single Line Diagrams.
• Work with Substation, BESS and O&M vendors to streamline communication process around SCADA requirements.
• Review & comment on SCADA drawing packages provided by 3rd party SCADA vendors and EORs.
• Support Operations project team in managing 3rd party SCADA providers and visit project sites as required.
• Attend trainings provided by SCADA providers and Equipment Manufacturers.
• Assist construction team during SCADA commissioning and Performance team during plant performance testing.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by Operations as well as O&M teams for active sites and those in warranty stages.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electronics Communications, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Data Analytics Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum 5+ years of Engineering experience working in SCADA and/or Utility Plant Controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams for internal communication.
• Experience with AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience with AutoDesk or MS Visio to develop SCADA Single Line Diagrams.
PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Familiarity with commonly used equipment manufacturers in the Solar, BESS, and HV industries.
• Knowledge of IEC61850 and IEEE communication and interoperability protocols.
• Understanding of NERC, FERC and other utility communication requirements to remain in compliance according to project interconnection agreements between utility and project owner.
• Proficiency navigating HMI’s for various SCADA suppliers to perform troubleshooting or data collection tasks.
• Knowledgeable of the main SCADA communication protocols and the communication network topologies utilized in the Utility-scale solar PV/BESS and/or wind industry.
• Knowledge and experience working with different communication Protocols like TCP/IP, Modbus, etc.
• Ability to understand manufacturer’s operating parameters, application limitations and commissioning guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact with various internal outside parties clearly and professionally via email, text, telephone and/or in person.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical plans and specifications.
• Ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Able to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations.
Benefits and Pay:
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $118,000 – $132,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies