Electrical Engineer - Automation

As an Automation Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric system through foundational automation, SCADA, and control engineering work. You will contribute to OPPD
¿ s mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy by assisting with automation activities that support grid performance. This entry-level role focuses on learning established processes, supporting substation automation tasks, retrieving and organizing system data, and applying engineering fundamentals. The role requires foundational knowledge of 3
¿ phase power, the ability to read electrical schematics, and comfort using SCADA tools.

As an Automation Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electric system through foundational automation, SCADA, and control engineering work. You will contribute to OPPD
¿ s mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy by assisting with automation activities that support grid performance. This entry-level role focuses on learning established processes, supporting substation automation tasks, retrieving and organizing system data, and applying engineering fundamentals. The role requires foundational knowledge of 3
¿ phase power, the ability to read electrical schematics, and comfort using SCADA tools.

• Support foundational automation and control activities for substation equipment, including basic SCADA use and device configuration.
• Retrieve, organize, and document outage, event, and disturbance data to support troubleshooting and reporting.
• Assist in resolving routine operational problems under the direction of senior engineers.
• Perform entry-level automation design work, including configuring devices with Boolean logic and reviewing electrical schematics.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and technical documentation that clearly communicate engineering findings.
• Apply organizational safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements in all work activities.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Foundational understanding of 3
  ¿ phase power systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Familiarity with SCADA concepts and industrial control systems
• Exposure to automation logic or programmable devices

• Office:
  Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
• Field:
  Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.
• Travel:
  Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations in a timely manner as needed.

• Work will be performed in high traffic environments.
• Will work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.
• Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.
• Will work at heights.

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Grade: S3

Minimum: $81,905

Midpoint: $102,381

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