SCADA & Automation Engineer - Data Centers

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. is an engineering services firm dedicated to serving people and solving problems. They are seeking a mid-level SCADA & Automation Engineer for their Data Center group, responsible for engineering design, field work, and analysis to deliver quality results 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:

• Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 2 – 5 years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and high voltage power systems, with strong knowledge in SCADA
• 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
• Licensure: 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
• SEL equipment installation and configuration, RTAC experience is a plus