NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is an engineering services firm that has been recognized as a top workplace. They are seeking a mid-level SCADA & Automation Engineer for their Data Center group, responsible for engineering design, fieldwork, and analysis to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
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
Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
- 2 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
- Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
- SEL equipment installation and configuration
- 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
- FE is preferred
- Experience with grid connected or islanded microgrid control operation is a plus (generator controls, load balancing schemes, etc.)
- Experience with substation or data center medium voltage equipment is a plus
- RTAC experience is a plus