Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is an engineering services firm recognized as a top workplace. They are seeking a mid-level SCADA & Automation Engineer to be responsible for engineering design, field work, and analysis in the Data Center group, ensuring quality deliverables within budget and on time.
Responsibilities
- Set, test, wire, and install relaying and control systems, specifically SEL equipment
- Program, installation, and testing of SCADA and PLC systems, primarily SELRTACs
- Produce configuration files associated with IEC61850 (GOOSE), DNP3, or other SCADA protocols
- Prepare a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including specifications, RFIs, studies
- Perform detailed design of all aspects of electrical power systems to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, general arrangement, selection of equipment, writing of equipment specifications
- Perform SCADA and relay field testing and commissioning services
- Provide field assistance and troubleshooting for SCADA systems such as SEL RTAC, Ignition, or PLCs
- Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
- Understanding and experience with applicable Codes and Standards such as NEC, NESC, and PRC
- Mobilize and perform field assignments to commission, inspect, or troubleshoot substation control systems
- Experience with grid connected or islanded microgrid control operation is a plus (generator controls, load balancing schemes, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- Experience: 2 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
- Experience with configuring, testing, and commissioning IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS, and/or other SCADA protocols
- Experience creating Network Architecture Diagrams
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Previous Interactions with clients, customers, contractors and others
- Assist with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
- Ability to travel periodically for weeks across states for field work as needed
- Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
- Good interpersonal and people skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Licensure: FE is preferred
- Experience with grid connected or islanded microgrid control operation is a plus (generator controls, load balancing schemes, etc.)
- SEL equipment installation and configuration, RTAC experience is a plus
- Experience with substation or data center medium voltage equipment is a plus
Benefits
- 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
- Annual & discretionary bonus programs
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
- Annual Team Building
- Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
- Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
- Pet insurance
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