SCADA Engineer
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SCADA Engineer
Summary/Objective:
The SCADA Engineer at Vantage Point Solutions provides technical and consulting support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Distribution Management Systems (DMS) used by utility clients to operate and monitor transmission and distribution systems. This role works closely with client stakeholders internal engineering teams and IT partners to design configure maintain and optimize SCADA-related systems and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide technical and consulting support for the development configuration and maintenance of EMS and DMS databases.
- Monitor and support EMS/DMS functionality including system networks data links and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) communications.
- Evaluate and ensure SCADA infrastructure technologies tools and system architectures meet client operational and reliability needs.
- Collaborate with utility clients cooperatives and technology partners on DMS configuration implementation and system enhancements.
- Support internal IT and engineering teams to align SCADA solutions with client operational objectives.
- Document system designs configurations and procedures in accordance with best practices and client requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting issue resolution and escalation related to SCADA system performance and reliability.
- Contribute to project planning execution and delivery for client engagements.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or education sufficient to qualify for the Professional Engineering (PE) examination as required by state licensing boards.
- 5 years of experience in engineering SCADA utility operations or a related technical field.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems and utility operations.
- Understanding of SCADA fundamentals RTUs communications systems networking concepts and Linux operating systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues and recommend appropriate solutions or escalation paths.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to research analyze data and make sound engineering recommendations.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with clients partners and internal teams.
- Experience working in team-based and project-oriented environments.
- Project management skills or experience supporting technical projects.
- Commitment to safety and the ability to work independently or with others while following established safety policies and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability insurance 401(k) and more.
About Vantage Point Solutions
Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people both employees and clients first. VPS is a customer-focused technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband power and financial industries.
The entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork respect and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun too).
EEO
Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Tcp/IP
- Distributed Control Systems
- Data Collection
- NEC
- TCP
- Wastewater
- Lua
- Ethernet
- Visual Basic
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mentoring
About Company
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