SCADA Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. The SCADA Engineer will support both Pre-construction and Operations by reviewing client SCADA specifications, soliciting quotes, and managing 3rd party SCADA suppliers. This role involves working with various vendors, attending trainings, and supporting troubleshooting efforts for active sites.

Responsibilities:

• Review & comment on client-provided SCADA technical specifications and Scope of Work (SOW)
• Solicit proposals from SCADA suppliers/vendors/subcontractors
• Work with Substation, BESS and O&M vendors to streamline communication process around SCADA requirements
• Review & comment on SCADA drawing packages provided by 3rd party SCADA vendors and EORs
• Support Operations project team in managing 3rd party SCADA providers and visit project sites as required
• Attend trainings provided by SCADA providers and Equipment Manufacturers
• Assist construction team during SCADA commissioning and Performance team during plant performance testing
• Support troubleshooting efforts by Operations as well as O&M teams for active sites and those in warranty stages

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electronics Communications, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Data Analytics Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution
• Minimum 2 to 5 years work experience in SCADA Engineering, preferred in Renewable Energy Industry
• Experience with Microsoft Teams for Internal Communication
• Experience with AutoDesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
• Experience with AutoDesk or MS Visio to develop SCADA Single Line Diagrams
• Familiarity with commonly used equipment manufacturers in the Solar, BESS, and HV industries
• Knowledge of IEC61850 and IEEE communication and interoperability protocols
• Understanding of NERC, FERC and other utility communication requirements to remain in compliance according to project interconnection agreements between utility and project owner
• Proficiency navigating HMI's for various SCADA suppliers to perform troubleshooting or data collection tasks
• Must be knowledgeable of the main SCADA communication protocols and the communication network topologies utilized in the Utility-scale solar PV/BESS and/or wind industry
• Expert in Microsoft Office and Excel; Programming skills preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with different communication Protocols like TCP/IP, Modbus etc
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact with various internal outside parties clearly and professionally via email, text, telephone and/or in person
• Ability to understand manufacturer's operating parameters, application limitations and commissioning guidelines
• Ability to read and understand technical plans and specifications
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Able to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Strong organizational skills necessary to document and track issues from inception to resolution