SCADA Engineer

Job Description

• Plans, designs, acquires and implements the company’s SCADA services. Evaluates business requirements to develop and implement solutions. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.
• Responsible for infrastructure related to SCADA including related hardware and software to ensure availability, recoverability, performance, integrity and supportability through production support and maintenance of existing SCADA, as well as development and implementation of enhancements.
• Provides advanced customer support for new and existing SCADA systems.
• Plans and executes designs, configurations, or enhancements to new and existing SCADA services.
• Researches, recommends and designs new technologies, new configurations and enhancements to existing SCADA, provides consulting advice to customers on the capabilities of the environment.
• Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
• Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.  Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Engineers, designs and documents basic SCADA infrastructure, interfaces and projects. Assists in the design of complex projects.
  • Tests SCADA functionality and software changes to ensure that SCADA applications produce consistent and credible results.
  • Develops and defines SCADA applications for various utility equipment using SCADA technologies.
• Procures, configures, and deploys SCADA infrastructure.
• Interfaces with vendors for procurement and deployment.
• Performs complex technical analysis and tasks.
• Monitors and reports on SCADA performance and capacity.
• Participates in implementation and deployment planning and execution.
• Works with project manager to define tasks and create team work plans. May delegate work to others and monitor progress. Idetifies issues affecting work progress and recommend solutions.
• Supports the development of standards and processes.
• Produces and updates system documentation impacting own team.
• Works primarily with IT members, along with PSE protection, automation and controls personnel.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of the fundamental tools and concepts of one of the IT Teams. Applies that understanding to make independent, practical contributions to moderately complex IT work within a particular PSE function or department.
• Operates under general supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

As part of the IT Workforce Architecture Project, assigned level P2.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) year degree or certification in a technology-related field or equivalent combination of education, work experience or relevant military experience, and at least one (1) year of experience in related field.
• One (1) year related experience in infrastructure/network environments performing SCADA engineering (hardware and software), designing, planning and implementing the latest technology.
• One (1) year experience in analytical work.
• Strong knowledge of subject matter within assigned area of focus, with a basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Experience leading or participating in internal and external teams.
• Organization, documentation, prioritization, and project management skills.  
• Basic business software skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• Customer centric focus with demonstrated ability to apply insights to meet customer technology needs and improve IT maturity.
• Proven experience working independently and/or in a team environments to deliver on initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive for results to deliver against commitments.
• Growth mindset to rapidly learn new skills and be able to collaborate to deliver creative IT solutions.
• Solid verbal and written communications skills; ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification.
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC) General Radio/Telephone Operators license or equivalent certificate.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing issue tracking systems and processes (REMEDY, Visio, ISR’s, Budget process and Change Control). 
• Knowledge of utility business processes.
• Experience in design, preparation of specifications, technical field work, or system studies.
• Experience in project cost estimating or scheduling.
• Experience working with both internal and external customers on projects.
• Knowledge of engineering economics & analysis. 
• Strong statistical and analytical skills.

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