Senior SCADA Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior SCADA Electrical Engineer working in the Automation, Integration, and System Protection (AISP) Department. The Senior SCADA Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing automation systems that bring together multiple sub-systems to meet the operational and regulatory needs of the owner. The Senior SCADA Engineer will be able to develop and implement logic for complex custom applications. The Senior SCADA Engineer will oversee less experienced staff and reports to a Technical Manager in the department.

What You'll Do

• Provide mentoring and review for SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI’s), meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations
• Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC’s) & Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for renewable and power utility clients
• Develop complete design packages for site network and communication architectures compliant with client and regulatory requirements
• Provides technical guidance to other engineers
• Establish and maintain schedules and provide timely progress reports and project status updates
• Takes ownership of quality and coaches/mentors others
• Maintains positive client relationships, responsive both internally and externally, very frequent client interaction
• Responsible for the completion of projects in the allotted time
• Understands actual time required for most tasks and helps develop the project schedule
• Typically perform work with the following technologies and platforms:
• Communication Processors: SEL-RTAC, Novatech OrionLX+
• HMI: WonderWare, Ignition, other web-based GUI’s
• Network: SEL, Ruggedcom, & Cisco Firewalls and ethernet switches 
• Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark

What We Expect from You

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET-accredited program or equivalent required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required
• Demonstrates proficiency and working knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.) and internet network architectures. 
• Network design experience and implementation, networking/IT certifications like Cisco Certified Network Associate a plus
• Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Applies current, standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to complete engineering tasks
• Develops plans, specifications, and observation reports to see that these items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practice
• Practices efficiency engineering as it pertains to design selection
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality
• Works closely with engineering technicians and experienced electrical engineers
• Performs detailed engineering design reviews and evaluations within specialty
• Takes ownership of quality
• Responsible for completing tasks and projects in the allotted time
• Prepares reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects
• May participate in marketing, sales, and business development activities within an assigned market
• Demonstrates a wide degree of creativity and latitude
• On-site commissioning and/or construction support is a plus
• Willing to travel 15-20% of the year
• Effectively communicates and interacts with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects 
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US
• Must have a valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

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