SCADA Engineer - Grid & Renewables

Date: Nov 29, 2024

Location:

US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 106043

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.

• Provide oversight and lead engineering work, as well as teach other engineers fundamental SCADA concepts.

• Coordinate SCADA Project work for timely execution.

• Provide client’s recommended solutions based on standards, best practices and industry trends.

• Develop control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points list, control narratives, control logic diagrams, protection and control drawings, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment.

• Provide remote support to the field construction team on how to troubleshoot and fix issues.

• Perform quality assurance checks, man hour estimates, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely.

• Develop standards and specify equipment part numbers for project work and for project proposals.

The Team

The Black & Veatch SCADA team is engaged in a variety of design activities to support our Power Providers business solutions such as substation modernization and renewable energy integration. BV’s Power Providers business driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Substation and renewable energy (wind, solar, battery energy storage) experience preferred

• Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols over TCP/IP or serial.

• Experience with VMware, FactoryTalk ME/SE, Ignition, AVEVA HMI software, Cloud View, Subnet Solutions, FactoryStudio, CIMPLICITYor other virtual/HMI software platforms.

• Experience with protective relays, substation and renewable energy automation systems.

• Experience with SEL RTAC and IED architecture design and configuration.

• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogixPLC configuration.

• Experience with NERC-CIP cyber security standards.

• Experience with IEEE 1547 inverters controlled as a system.

• Experience with OT single mode fiber optic network design.

• Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Modbus Poll, etc.

• Experience with Excel macros and VBA language.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of .

This role may require up to 20% travel. Flexibility in hours may be required by client or projects.

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Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

131

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