Control Systems Engineer III - IV (EMS Focus)
Control Systems Engineer III - IV (EMS Focus)
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$ 103168 - 180523
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Job Description
Closing Date to Apply:Open Until Filled
Number of Positions:1
Salary:
Engineer III: $91811.20 -$147804.80
Engineer IV: $103168.00- $180523.20
Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()
Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process if selected for this position.
Position Summary
Be part of the Control Systems Engineering team responsible for designing implementing maintaining and securing the infrastructure and tools that support Grant County PUDs operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). This role will primarily focus on securing and managing the firewalls switches servers storage arrays and workstations. The control systems department is also responsible for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) energy management (EMS) Energy Accounting Systems (EAS) custom application & interface software and databases.
Essential Functions
Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Engineer III:
- Maintain configure and repair the Utilities Energy Management and Data Historian systems and user interfaces used by operations improving functionality accuracy engineering compliance and user interface optimization. Update system layouts visualizations and fields providing users with clear consistent and complete information on critical infrastructure.
- Rebuild substation configurations by reviewing engineering documentation. Model EMS changes and configurations verifying all requirements are within established standards; update existing screens with new substation components; validate changes with controls vendor in point-to-point verification of control operations analog data collection and alarm operations.
- Review engineering drawings produced internally and externally to verify compliance with current system capabilities.
- Represent Grant PUD to other utility companies as part of Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP) system. Support and administer changes with other utilities. Model effects of configuration inquiries request and implementations. Develop relationships critical to successful partnerships.
- Support custom interfaces with the energy accounting system
- Learn how to configure and troubleshoot issues with Automatic Generation Control (AGC).
- Become familiar with the applications supported by EAS or the Infrastructure/Cyber Security team members.
- Work with other team members to diagnose and resolve communications and data issues related to application communication telemetry and infrastructure. This includes capturing and/or analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and other similar tools.
- Collect store and report on data required to prove Grant PUD is meeting relevant regulatory requirements; complete Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other compliance reporting requirements including documenting system failovers generating change control documentation assisting with patch management upgrading system firmware and testing configuration changes for security risks; run SQL queries providing evidence of compliance.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including troubleshooting guides standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Support procurement and contract management processes to obtain hardware software and contract labor support. Facilitate vendor support by onboarding contractors with our processes and addressing needs to keep work flowing.
- Support onboarding mentoring and training for less experienced team members
- Perform related duties as required or assigned.
- Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values and strategic plan. The employee should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
- Following all safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Engineer IV:
- Oversee direct maintain configure and repair the Utilities Energy Management and Data Historian systems and user interfaces used by operations improving functionality accuracy engineering compliance and user interface optimization. Update system layouts visualizations and fields providing users with clear consistent and complete information on critical infrastructure.
- Rebuild substation configurations by reviewing engineering documentation and providing feedback to stakeholders. Model EMS changes and configurations by verifying all requirements are within established standards. Update existing screens with new substation components. Validate changes with controls vendor in point-to-point verification of control operations analog data collection and alarm operations.
- Review engineering drawings produced internally and externally to verify compliance with current system capabilities.
- Represent Grant PUD to other utility companies as part of Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP) system. Support and administer changes with other utilities. Model effects of configuration inquiries request and implementations. Develop relationships critical to successful partnerships.
- Design configure and maintain Automatic Generation Control (AGC).
- Support custom interfaces with the energy accounting system.
- Troubleshoot existing custom applications and customized vendor supplied software when necessary.
- Support custom applications where off-the-shelf solutions are not available. Applications could be in several different languages including: Java JavaScript and CSS HTML and C.
- Cross-train with team members in one other focus area.
- Oversee diagnosing and resolving communications and data issues related to application communication telemetry and infrastructure. This includes capturing and/or analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and other similar tools.
- Collect store and report on data required to prove Grant PUD is meeting relevant regulatory requirements; complete Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and other compliance reporting requirements including documenting system failovers generating change control documentation assisting with patch management upgrading system firmware and testing configuration changes for security risks; run SQL queries providing evidence of compliance.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including troubleshooting guides standard operating procedures and best practices.
Support procurement and contract management processes to obtain hardware software and contract labor support. Facilitate vendor support by onboarding contractors with our processes and addressing needs to keep work flowing.
Support onboarding mentoring and training for less experienced team members
Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values and strategic plan. The employee should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies and procedures.
Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program including but not limited to:
Following all safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Engineer III
Required Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or 2 (two) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Three (3) to Six (6) years of experience in maintaining applications providing 24x7 support of critical operations.
- A valid state drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications)
- A Washington State Engineering in Training
- Utility experience
Engineer IV
Required Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or 2 (two) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Six or more years of experience in maintaining applications providing 24x7 support of critical operations.
- A valid state drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications (Education Experience Licenses & Certifications
- Professional Engineer (PE).
- Utility Experience.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of NERC standards and regulations
- Knowledge of concepts principles theories and methods surrounding electrical engineering industry standards and best practices
- Knowledge of data processing sufficient to be able to review program specifications design programs and write or modify software code
- Knowledge of common application development patterns including but not limited to Software Engineering best practices for all applicable technology client-server architecture service applications object-oriented and object-based software design
- Skill in problem-solving and thinking critically
- Independently adapting interpreting and applying written guidelines precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations
- Written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management
- Utilizing MS office products; specialized software tools and applications
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for partial hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office
- Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.
- Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas.
Employment Type
Full-Time
