Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a SCADA Engineer for a contract role with one of our top energy clients in New York City. The role will require consultant to understand and be experienced with SCADA architectures, SCADA cybersecurity, SCADA systems, SCADA software and the related subsystems associated with SCADA. This team supports a complex and and very visible project. Consultant must be able to execute directions without deviation. Basic knowledge of SCADA communication data flow and protocols is also needed.
At times local travel may be required within New York City and Westchester; expected local travel should not exceed 20%.
Responsibilities: - Assist client to create and document repeatable processes to configure SCADA system components
- Support the deployment of SCADA system components
- Setup/Configure/Program full-featured cellular routers
- Setup/Configure/Program logic, control schemes, network and communication paths for Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTAC), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC's and other SCADA system equipment
- Edit database to prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information as required
- Create XA/21 Energy Management Systems (EMS) displays, charts, graphs, and related visualizations
- Develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens
- Contribute when troubleshooting SCADA system components
- Perform data analysis to support evaluation of system defects
- Help conduct and document root-cause analysis of newly deployed SCADA system failures
- Interact with third-party vendors to obtain already purchased parts or services required to deploy new SCADA devices
- Maintain equipment inventory and track assets using client's existing systems and MS Excel
- Provide weekly progress updates
- Help client track costs by using inventory ledgers
- Collaborate with client and vendor project stakeholders to ensure SCADA deployments are completed as scheduled
Required Skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience of hands-on work with electric, gas or water SCADA systems, including configuration/programming DMS/EMS, cellular routers, Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTAC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and related system peripherals
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related technical field
- Experience deploying, testing and troubleshooting system software
- Hands-on experience configuring and testing SEL RTAC, RTUs, HMIs, or PLCs for SCADA systems
- Networking knowledge and communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP, XMPP, DNP, SEL, etc.)
- Knowledge of electric utility operation, control and/or optimization
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Strong skills and experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Assertive with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork-focused/collaborative work style
- Problem solving skills evidenced by demonstrated results in past positions
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail oriented tasks
Nice to Have - Valuable Asset Skills:
- 2-3 years of hands-on experience configuring SEL RTAC
- 3-5 years of experience in power systems engineering and/or software development focused on generation, transmission, distribution and/or outage management
- 3-5 years of experience working with control algorithms and/or software development
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
- Experience in one or more of the following C#, C++, Python, SQL
- Analysis Tools experience: ANT, CUnit, JUnit, FxCop and/or PREfast
- Familiar with platform independent tools and libraries
- Source Version Control experience: CVS, Git and/or Subversion
- Experience with OSI Pi and AF
- Experience utilizing Tableau
SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO employer. We encourage Veterans to apply. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at .
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