HDR · 5 hours ago
Substation Communication Project Engineer
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expHDR is a company that values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment for all employees. The Substation Communication Project Engineer will be responsible for the technical aspects and deliverables of substation communication projects, requiring knowledge of substation equipment, SCADA functions, and communication protocols.
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Responsibilities
Complete all technical requirements of substation communication projects of basic to moderate complexity
Support substation project scoping efforts by reviewing existing communication infrastructure, current utility standards and best practices to provide a project communication recommendation to the design team
Complete technical reviews of substation protection and control schematic diagrams from a communication and/or SCADA perspective
Develop RTU and EMS points lists and documentation of RTU data
Develop configurations for RTU’s, HMI’s, I/O devices, meters, PLC’s, communication processors, and network devices using proprietary software packages
Execute testing and troubleshooting of device configurations in a lab environment
Coordination of protective relay communication port parameters and data maps with system protection engineers
Coordination of EMS database changes with utilities
Provide technical and troubleshooting support for field technicians. This will primarily be via telephone and email, although on-site support will also be required on an as-needed basis
Responsible for quality control reviews of communication projects from peers and/or other teams on an as needed basis
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers
Work with Business Class Leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
5+ years of experience in substation communication and SCADA engineering is required
Good understanding of all commonly used substation equipment, and the SCADA functions associated with that equipment
Working knowledge of substation protection and control schemes, RTU's, HMI's, PLC's, I/O devices, communication processors, Ethernet networks and equipment, serial communications, LAN/WAN devices and topology, fiber optics, radio communications, common communication protocols, and applicable device configuration software
Familiarity with SCADA communication aspects of protective relay settings and associated software
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation communication and SCADA engineering including the following: Novatech suite of Orion RTU's and associated NCD3 software, SEL suite of automation controllers including SEL-2440/2411 DPAC's, SEL-3530/3555 RTAC's and SEL-2020/2030/2032 communication processors and associated AcSELerator Quickset/Architect/RTAC and SEL-5020 software, GE/Harris D20 RTU's and associated ConfigPro and SG Config software, ACS/NTX automation controllers and RTU retrofit kits including NTX Explorer software, Novatech/Bitronics meter configuration, Schneider Electric/Modicon suite of Compact, Quantum, and M340 PLC platforms and associated Concept, Unity, and FasTrack software, Total Control/GE QuickPanels and associated QuickDesigner software, Citect SCADA HMI software, DNP, Modbus, Modbus Plus, IEC-61850/GOOSE, and Conitel protocols (TCP/IP and serial), Basic familiarity with usage of relay test set equipment (Omicron, Manta, Doble, etc.)
Previous experience with an electric utility or architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
Some travel may be required
Local candidates are preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
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