Sr. SCADA Engineer (DSP)

Scope of Position

The Sr. SCADA Engineer is a key resource for and member of solar/PV project engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) teams.  The Sr. SCADA Engineer is responsible to develop engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments associated with the planning, design, licensing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) and DAS (data acquisition only) systems used for electric grid monitoring, remote operation, and protection/control in the context of commercial and industrial solar PV projects.  This position will travel on occasion to EPC job sites.  The Sr. SCADA Engineer applies wide-ranging experience in SCADA engineering related to a variety of aspects affecting his/her organization. The Sr. SCADA Engineer will support safe work practices including OSHA standards, company safety programs, and policies relative to the installation of these systems; and support enforcement of safety standards established by the client and the company to manage risk and achieve safety and health goals of no incidents and no lost time due to injury and no property damage.

Location: This position will be based at our Columbia, MD, or West Lebanon, NH office.  The position has hybrid flexibility (3 days in office).

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.  Ability to traverse project sites with varying terrain and weather conditions.  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.  Occasional travel to project sites required.

Working Conditions: Approximately 95% of time is spent in the Company office or home office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.  Approximately 5% of time is spent outside of the office visiting EPC project and supplier sites in additional to attending conferences and meetings.  

Responsibilities

• SCADA System Design Engineering: Identify and develop client or owner requirements, reconcile design constraints, conduct functional analysis, develop conceptual designs, and generate specifications/scope of work packages for vendors and system integrators. Develop engineering studies, plans, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and performance assessments.  Manage, control, and document system configurations, especially regarding the EPC process milestones and operations and maintenance (O&M) plans.
• SCADA Project Management: Support the execution of projects having significant SCADA scope by performing engineering design and product literature reviews; and managing and controlling documentation of system baselines, the allocated technical scope of work, and test and evaluation plans. Facilitate the implementation of interconnection agreements, including system control schemes, remote network access, telemetry exchange via industrial communications protocols, and the associated testing process procedures.  Lead the technical relationships with SCADA/ICS vendors.  Maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Lead, guide, or coordinate the technical troubleshooting efforts for cross‑functional SCADA implementations throughout the project lifecycle; resolve issues or mitigate risks with the electrical or control system design, installation, and interface that arise at the project sites during construction.
• SCADA Development and Execution Process Management: Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve SCADA/ICS process documentation including procedures and historical project plans.  Establish and maintain power system SCADA/ICS design standards compliant with or exceeding industry practices or regulations.
• SCADA Engineering Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor junior SCADA Engineers.  Train the Design Engineering and Project Management teams.  Determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• On-Site Project Support: Manage, lead, or supervise SCADA/ICS commissioning following industry standards; deliver hands-on commissioning or operations support for projects.
• Support project developers regarding SCADA control and DAS monitoring issues arising from the project development process. Provide cost estimates to support the development of new projects.
• Coordinate with the O&M team at project commissioning and close-out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field, from an accredited university or college program of study and 6–8 years of experience in power systems SCADA, industrial automation and controls, and/or embedded systems is ideal; or master’s degree and 4-5 years of experience.
• Experience desired in designing and deploying systems using SEL RTAC, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and implementing automation and monitoring of PV solar, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, renewable curtailment, volt/var control, load shedding, anti-islanding, and other custom logic.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• GIAC-GDSA certification is recommended.
• (ISC)² CISSP certification is recommended.
• CCNA/CCNP certification is recommended.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is recommended. 
• Safety training (OSHA 10-Hour certification or OSHA 30-hour certification).