Lead SCADA Electrical Engineer

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead SCADA Engineer in the Automation, Integration, and System Protection Department. The Lead SCADA Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing automation systems to meet operational and regulatory needs, while also developing and implementing logic for complex custom applications.

Responsibilities:

• Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI’s)
• Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC’s) & Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for renewable and power utility clients
• Develop complete design packages for site network and SCADA communication architectures compliant with client and regulatory requirements
• Maintains positive client relationships, responsive both internally and externally, very frequent client interaction
• Typically perform work with the following technologies and platforms: Remote Terminal Unit: SEL-RTAC, Novatech OrionLX+, HMI: Web-based GUI’s (Inkscape, SEL Diagram Builder). Ignition is a plus, Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark, SEL-Quickset
• Demonstrates proficiency and working knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.) and internet network architectures
• Network design experience and implementation, networking/IT certifications like Cisco Certified Network Associate a plus
• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practice
• Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality
• Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced electrical engineers
• Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty
• Takes ownership of quality
• Coaches and mentors others
• Responsible for completing tasks and projects in the allotted time
• Understands actual time required for most tasks and helps develop the project schedule
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
• May participate in marketing, sales, and business development activities within an assigned market
• Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Willing to travel 15-20% of the year
• Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Must have a valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET-accredited program or equivalent required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• 7-9+ years of relevant experience is required
• Demonstrates proficiency and working knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.) and internet network architectures
• Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practice
• Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality
• Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced electrical engineers
• Performs detailed engineering design and evaluations within specialty
• Takes ownership of quality
• Coaches and mentors others
• Responsible for completing tasks and projects in the allotted time
• Understands actual time required for most tasks and helps develop the project schedule
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
• May participate in marketing, sales, and business development activities within an assigned market
• Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Willing to travel 15-20% of the year
• Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Must have a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
• Network design experience and implementation, networking/IT certifications like Cisco Certified Network Associate a plus
• HMI: Web-based GUI's (Inkscape, SEL Diagram Builder). Ignition is a plus