SCADA & Automation Engineer
$85,000–$125,000 year
RemoteLakewood, Colorado, United States or United States
Job Summary
Design retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, and solar facilities. Develop high-level SCADA block diagrams, panel elevation drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and data mapping packages. Coordinate project scope with vendors and stakeholders to ensure integrated solutions. Perform factory and on-site testing, including installing cables, troubleshooting communications issues, programming devices, and conducting end-to-end functional testing. Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination while providing technical leadership to produce required deliverables. Requires 1–4 years of experience, Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and 15–25% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
- 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
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- FE, PE is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency with common protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, OPC and IEC 61850
- Proficiency with RTU software and hardware platforms (old and new) such as SEL-RTAC, OrionLX, GE-D20, and others
- Proficiency with PLC hardware selection and programming
- Knowledgeable of IEC 61131 Programming Standards
- Knowledgeable in NERC CIP requirements
- Proficiency with device integration
- Proficiency with power plant networking (security, firewalls, managed switches)
- Proficiency with designing and developing intuitive HMI screens
- Proficiency at developing and carrying out factory and site acceptance testing
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