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Actalent SCADA Engineer in Lake Mary, Florida
Description:
Actalent is seeking Automation Engineers to design SCADA systems to address operational requirements & emerging trends including Smart Grid, Substation & Distribution Automation applications, Battery Energy Storage, and Microgrid controllers. As an Automation Engineer in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit you will:
+ + Engage in fast-paced client projects to plan, engineer, & design SCADA and communications systems.
Develop communication block diagrams, panel layout/bill of material drawings, SCADA AC & DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, & network drawings.
Provide reviews/design input of P&C drawings for SCADA system requirements.
Develop points lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
Develop configurations for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) - (SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, GE-D20, etc.)
Develop configurations for programmable automation controllers (PACs) – (SEL-2440/2411, etc.)
Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications (SEL Diagram Builder, Inkscape, Wonderware, etc.)
Coordinate with relay settings engineers to develop/review communication port settings for protection relays, meters, & other IEDs.
Develop network device configurations for switches, routers, & firewalls. (Cisco, Siemens Ruggedcomm, SEL, etc.)
Perform troubleshooting of SCADA system network & communication systems (DNP, Modbus, SEL Protocol, IEC 61850, TCP/IP, UDP) remotely and onsite (if required).
Develop SCADA system and Network documentation for projects.
Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency (python, etc.)
Stage, configure & test integrated systems designs, for interoperability & performance consistent with predictive models in our Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory.
Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).
Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices as needed.
Skills:
Scada, Schematic, Wonderware, Plc programming, Power distribution, Electrical engineering, Controls engineering, Modbus, Ethernet, Electric utility, Electrical engineering technology, rtac, sel, novatech, Hmi, Orion, smp, tcp/ip, nerc, automation, p&c, protection & controls, substation, python, battery storage, microgrid
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
5 years of experience in design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of substation SCADA and communication systems.
Experience with SEL, Novatech, & GE RTUs and software.
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology.
Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, IEC-61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols – serial & IP based.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability & willingness to travel up to 30%.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
Experience with communication troubleshooting software/hardware (ASE Test Set, Wireshark, etc.)
Protective relay settings experience (SEL, GE, ABB etc.)
Radio communications experience.
Network design credentials, applied knowledge of IP / MPLS.
Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio.
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security.
CISSP certification
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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