Engineering Associate 2

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Deadline to apply: December 29,2023

Pay Grade

12, 14, 16 

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

Position Summary

The Energy Management System (EMS) Engineering Associate position will be responsible for providing engineering and technical support on a 24x7 basis for growing SCADA System. This position will be responsible to maintain the reliability, availability, security and integrity of the SCADA system. Also, will develop, procure, maintain, enhance the various systems, and will be involved in creating procedures, processes. Experience with the SCADA systems is preferred and may warrant placement in different job level.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support to Operations Staff by ensuring SCADA applications and integrated systems work as expected so CPS Energy can effectively control and monitor its transmission, and distribution systems in real-time.
• Formulate models and provide engineering direction and support in the development and modification of existing SCADA subsystems, functions, applications, databases, processes, procedures, and documentation in such a way as to maximize system accuracy, reliability and usability.
• Perform network model database changes to add, delete, and modify elements in the SCADA application to support reliable and accurate real-time controls of the CPS Energy transmission and, distribution systems.
• Ensure SCADA database accuracy by performing SCADA point checkouts with field personnel to ensure reliable and accurate representation of SCADA models in real-time operations.
• Support electric advanced power flow and state estimation functions for real-time system operations use (e.g. state estimation, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location and isolation, etc.).
• Ensure regulatory compliance by creating, maintaining, and verifying SCADA cyber security controls as well as related documentation.
• Assign and direct technical work of others including vendors and consultants.
• Work with Enterprise IT personnel to maintain the reliability and availability of all SCADA system functions.
• Support archiving and reporting tools used by other departments within CPS Energy.
• Support SCADA Operator Training Simulators so that System Operators have a viable simulator for annual required training.
• Identify SCADA application issues or enhancement opportunities and coordinate with application vendor to develop a software update and test plan.
• Work independently to verify vendor software patches. Develop detailed test and implementation procedures to install new software (code) onto a real-time control system.
• Use technical expertise and creativity to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that increase value delivered to CPS Energy operations and customers.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to handle complex assignments, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative with minimum supervisionDemonstrated ability to effectively work as an individual contributor and contributing team memberAbility to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projectsAbility to research and solve problemsEffective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organizationAbility to build relationships with coworkers and customersDemonstrates proficiency in basic management of projects and assignmentsAbility to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permitsAbility to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity of OSI SCADA system

  Knowledge of power systems analysis and design

  Familiarity with Electric Grid Modernization/Optimization or Distribution Automation (Smart Grid)

  Experience with Electric SCADA or Gas SCADA or other type of real-time system.

  Knowledge of SCADA Protocols: DNP serial/IP, ModBus, ICCP

  Familiarity with PHMSA, NERC CIP and BES reliability standards