Senior Automation Engineer – SCADA Focus

• Design develop configure and support SCADA systems for electric utility industrial and critical infrastructure applications.

• Design and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications to provide secure and effective operator interaction with monitored systems.

• Design SCADA systems that include databases point mappings alarm configurations historian systems and communication interfaces.

• Configure and integrate Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and other field devices into SCADA environments.

• Develop test and maintain communication interfaces utilizing DNP3 Modbus IEC 61850 IEC/104 ICCP/TASE.2 OPC UA and related industry protocols.

• Participate in system integration validation troubleshooting and support factory acceptance testing (FAT) site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.

• Design and support implementation of SCADA network architectures including Ethernet serial fiber optic radio and wide area communication systems.

• Design and support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and microgrid applications.

• Develop systems for designing operational dashboards alarm management strategies historian reports and real-time system monitoring tools.

• Analyze system performance diagnose communication and operational issues and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in the development and review of technical specifications functional requirements system architecture documents and engineering drawings.

• Provide technical training support and consultation to customers and internal teams.

• Complete assigned tasks according to schedule and budget while maintaining a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.

• Promote cybersecurity best practices and support compliance requirements for operational technology environments.

• Embrace the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Automation Engineering Control Systems Engineering or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Typically 10 years of relevant experience with SCADA industrial control systems automation systems or utility operational technology environments.

• Working knowledge of SCADA architecture HMI development historian systems and alarm management.

• Experience configuring and troubleshooting RTUs PLCs IEDs and industrial communications systems.

• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including DNP3 Modbus IEC 61850 IEC 60870 OPC UA and ICCP/TASE.2.

• Experience with Ethernet networks TCP/IP communications switches routers firewalls and VPN technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

• Strong technical presentation documentation and communication skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Experience with utility SCADA systems EMS DMS OMS or ADMS platforms.
• Experience with AVEVA/Wonderware OSI Monarch Ignition GE iFIX GE CIMPLICITY Siemens WinCC VTScada FactoryTalk Spectrum Power or related SCADA platforms.
• Working knowledge of electric power systems substations and protective relay applications.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP NIST SP 800-82 ISA/IEC 62443 or other OT cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with historian systems reporting solutions and data analytics platforms.
• Experience in customer service technical support or consulting roles.

Location

Pullman WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where youll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space freedom from traffic easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains rivers and forests as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical prescription dental vision life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses apprenticeships tuition assistance and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness fertility adoption and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience training knowledge and skills. We are looking to fill this position at theSeniorEngineer level and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background we may consider you for a different level with compensation aligned accordingly.

Senior Engineer: $160600 - $214100 annually
Development Lead Engineer: $136100 - $181500 annually

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.