SCADA & Automation Engineer

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
75 - 75K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field., 1 to 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience., Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools., Effective communication and interpersonal skills..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and develop SCADA and control systems for electrical power facilities.
  • Coordinate project scope and communicate with vendors and stakeholders.
  • Create detailed design packages including drawings, schematics, and data mapping.
  • Support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of SCADA systems.

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NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. SME https://www.neiengineering.com/
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Job description

Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Remote or Lakewood CO Lakewood, CO
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $75000.00 $110000.00 Salaryyear
Travel Percentage: Frequent: 26 50%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Engineering
Description
About the Position

As a midlevel SCADA & Automation Engineer in the SCADA & Automation group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be responsible for supporting client projects and providing a quality deliverable that is on time and within the defined budget.

Salary Range: $75,000 $110,000 year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local inoffice (Lakewood, CO) and fulltime remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Designs retrofit or new SCADA and control systems for substations, power plants, wind farms, solar plants, and other electrical power facilities
  • Develops highlevel SCADA block diagram indicating protocols, communications media, networking, addressing, and data flow
  • Coordinates SCADA scope on larger projects ensuring that vendors, owners, TelcoT1Fiber providers, and other stakeholders are communicating clearly and working efficiently toward an integrated solution
  • Develops a complete design package from a SCADA block diagram, including:
    • SCADA panel elevation drawings
    • Equipment Bill of Materials
    • Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
    • Data mapping and points lists
    • PLC, Data concentrator, firewall, managed switch, and HMI settings files
    • NERC CIP documentation or procedures as necessary
      • Factory or Onsite testing and commissioning of the SCADA system, including:
        • Installing any remaining cables, fibers, or equipment as necessary
        • Troubleshooting and resolving communications issues
        • Programming of all devices
        • Endtoend functional testing of all points to local devices, HMI, control room, and other data offtaker facilities
          • Assists with project planning, scheduling, and coordination for all size projects
          • Provides technical leadership
          • Works with other project team members and produce project deliverables as required
            • Must Have

              • Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
              • Experience: 1 – 4 years of relevant engineering or field experience
              • Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
              • Experience with AutoCAD
              • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
              • 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 fulltime basis
                • Nice to Have
                  • Proficiency with common protocols such as DNP3.0, Modbus, SEL, OPC and IEC 61850
                  • Proficiency with RTU software and hardware platforms (old and new) such as SELRTAC, OrionLX, GED20, and others
                  • Proficiency with PLC hardware selection and programming
                  • Knowledgeable of IEC 61131 Programming Standards
                  • Knowledgeable in NERC CIP requirements
                  • Proficiency with device integration
                  • Proficiency with power plant networking (security, firewalls, managed switches)
                  • Proficiency with designing and developing intuitive HMI screens
                  • Proficiency at developing and carrying out factory and site acceptance testing
                    • Working Conditions

                      Work Environment:

                      Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

                      Travel:

                      Typical: 15 – 25%

                      Physical Activities:

                      Must be able to lift 25lbs.

                      About NEI Electric Power Engineering

                      Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

                      Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.

                      We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

                      Team Member Benefits

                      We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

                      • 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and LongTerm Disability
                      • Voluntary Life Insurance
                      • 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
                      • Annual & discretionary bonus programs
                      • Paid vacation and sick time
                      • Employer paid licensure (FEPE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
                      • Paid parental leave
                      • Tuition reimbursement
                      • Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
                      • Annual Team Building
                      • Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
                      • Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
                      • Pet insurance
                        • NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.

                          Qualifications

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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