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RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of the Manager of Information
Technology, the SCADA System Engineer is responsible for the design,
implementation, operation, and maintenance of the SCADA system to
effectively manage and monitor electric control devices on the
electrical distribution and transmission system. Deliver efficient,
safe, and reliable system performance.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Responsible for the design and development of the SCADA hardware and
software systems. This includes, reviewing, analyzing, performing
maintenance, and troubleshooting in accordance with NEC
specifications and requirements.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of the SCADA System
application and database in accordance with NEC specifications and
requirements. Configure SCADA data reporting to meet Operations and
Engineering requirements. This includes managing the preferred SCADA
vendors.
- Responsible in part for the development and maintenance of the SCADA
network as it relates to security, reliability, device connectivity
to the network, and the backing up and restoration of critical data
and configuration information.
- Meet regularly with the Communication Techs to plan work, discuss
common projects and prioritization.
- Provide data and input in the IT Strategic Plan.
- Responsible for researching new technology and testing solutions and
components for the SCADA system including software, hardware, tools,
utilities, and other equipment. Also for keeping track of SCADA
components in inventory and making purchasing recommendations. Keep
sufficient inventory of SCADA components to manage past supply
issues and long lead times.
- Train supervisory, dispatch and other related personnel on how to
use the SCADA system on a day to day basis so they can manage
electric control devices and make critical decisions during outages
and events on the electric distribution and transmission system.
- Configure the SCADA system to be easy to use and to give an accurate
view of the state of the electric power distribution system. This
includes creating the HMI screens, setting alerts, and programming
the SCADA configuration to match the data points set on the electric
control device with the proper parameters, conditions, thresholds,
etc.
- Regularly collaborate and meet with Operations and Engineering to
determine SCADA system user and system requirements. Review managed
electric control devices and upcoming substation related projects.
- Discuss programming points, alerts, thresholds, power state
conditions, reporting requirements, etc.
- Program, test, and install SCADA devices such as Intelligent
Electronic Devices (IEDs), legacy RTU\'s and NTU\'s, data
concentrators to match and support the settings and points that the
Operations and Engineering departments have set on their electric
control devices. Monitor, maintain, and replace these SCADA devices
as necessary.
- Collaborate with the Network Engineer to design, implement,
maintain, and test disaster recovery solution to maintain fault
tolerant SCADA Operations. Provide input and expertise in designing
and maintaining a disaster recovery site for company servers, OT and
IT networks, and applications services. This includes a redundant,
standby dispatch center.
- Support and help facilitate Cybersecurity initiatives.
- Perform other duties as required.
SPECIAL DUTIES:
- Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends,
sometimes with little advanced notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer
S ience or another related degree in electrical technology.
Previous Job Experience
- Five years of progressive experience in IT with assignments in
Networking and Server SCADA experience is desirable along with
employment at an electric utility.
SPECIAL SKILLS :
Thorough knowledge of electric utility distribution, including high
voltage transmission systems and power system operations.
Current, high level of technical expertise in computer and network
technology in OT and IT environments. Knowledge of SCADA communication
protocols and methods.
Thorough awareness of the critical role of the SCADA System in assuring
the safety of personnel and protection of substation and switchyard
equipment.
Technical knowledge of a variety of IEDs, NTUs, RTUs, data
aggregators/concentrators and their related protocols. Able to program
and wire the devices.
Ability to understand conceptually and read construction prints,
substation design documents, phasing and schematic drawings, wiring
diagrams, one/three line drawings, and SCADA point lists.
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Be available to