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WSP USA
SCADA and Automation Engineer - Lead Professional
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What they do
A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.
$115,262 / year median in Oregon
Job Description
- This Opportunity
- WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced
- SCADA and Automation Engineer - Lead Professional
- for our
- Boise ID
- office. Candidates for our offices in
- Clarkston WA, Portland OR, San Diego CA, Denver CO, Salt Lake City UT and Ft Lauderdale, FL
- will also be considered. Be involved in projects with our
- Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP)
- and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Leadership:
Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. +Data Acquisition:
Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. +Networking:
Design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Data Concentrators, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), and other SCADA system equipment inside the substation or facility. +Communications:
Specify and design communication networks including data security and availability. Develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; infrequent travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems. + Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry SCADA practices outlined in IEEE, IEC, ANSI, CIGRE, or NERC standards and regulations for design work. + Applicable network and communication protocols: + DNP, Modbus, andIEC 61850
specified protocols + Experience with legacy SCADA protocols a plus +Applicable Logic and Control Platforms:
+ SEL RTAC, NovaTech Orion, Eaton SMP +Applicable Software:
+ Wonderware, AcSELerator RTAC, NovaTech NCD/Inkscape + IEC 61850 System Configuration Tool experience a plus + Familiarity withSCADA/EMS/ADMS
software a plus +Logic and Control Systems:
develop, document, and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment (Microgrid, Volt/Var Control, Load Shedding, Distribution Automation, and other custom logic); develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes. + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are- Required Qualifications
- + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Engineer license. + Master's Degree in Engineering. + Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment. + Preference is also given to applicants with experience in mentoring others and in providing technical and commercial leadership in customer-focused engineering projects.
Disclaimer:
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.