SCADA Control Systems Engineer

* Working knowledge of various devices used for industrial control systems (PLC, Transducers, I/O devices)
* A basic understanding of electric utility substation protection and control systems
* Ability to read substation schematic and wiring diagrams
* Familiarity with substation equipment and operating mechanisms
* Ability to validate data collected by the integration systems.
* Working knowledge of various major equipment monitoring devices and associated communication and configuration programs and functionality.
* Ability to develop logic using ladder logic programming and IEC
61131-3 standards.
* Working knowledge of communication and networking standards such as TIA/EIA RS-232 & RS-485, Fiber Optic and Ethernet.
* Excellent knowledge of SCADA protocols DNP 3.0, Modbus (Serial and TCP/IP), Modbus Plus, L&G 8979, OPC and ICCP.
* Thorough knowledge of Network design (TCI/IP and Modbus Plus) and OSI Layers.
* Working knowledge of TCP/IP networks, subnets and routing and network services and management tools such as SNTP, NTP, PPTP and SNMP.
* Basic understanding of scripting languages (Java, VB, Python etc.)
* Ability to troubleshoot SCADA protocol and SCADA network related issues.
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex logic programming issues, substation network issues, device malfunction etc.
* Experience in industrial automation, utility automation and/or SCADA experience.
* Deal effectively with pressure of real-time problem solving.
* Evaluate technical programming requirements for automation projects.
* Work on complex programming problems for substation SCADA and automation equipment.
* Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
* Ability to follow accuracy standards
* Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
* Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
* Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
* Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
* Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
* Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
* Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
* Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
* Demonstrates sound memory
* Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
* Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
* Ability to work long hours
* Ability to work a variable schedule
* Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
* Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

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