Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer

Overview

Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment used to control and monitor grid systems. You will develop functional testing plans and assist technicians with implementation of control systems. You will ensure these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably, and safely.

• Plan, coordinate and execute the testing and quality assurance of SCADA and control systems used in power utility substations and distribution systems.
• Develop functional test plans and support testing and construction crews during implementation.
• Develop maintenance policies and procedures to ensure the availability of clear, concise, and real-time operational field information for System Control Center dispatch functions.
• Specification and configuration of a variety of vendor equipment including, but not limited to:
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Remote Terminal Units (RTU's)
• Transducers and Meters
• Communication Processors
• Gateway devices
• Electronic Relays used for power system protection
• Major Equipment (Breaker, Transformer, Bushing etc.) monitoring devices
• Network equipment including Ethernet switches, routers, terminal servers, etc.
• Human Machine Interface programs and hardware.
• Modems, media converters, radios, and other communication devices.
• This position is posted with Senior level requirements. See determining qualifications below for other level considerations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Five or more years in related field, or four or more years with a PE license.
• Valid Driver's License required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Two or more years in related field.
• Valid Driver's License required.

• Experience commissioning substation control or industrial automation equipment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of devices used for industrial control systems (PLC, Transducers, I/O devices).
• Thorough knowledge of major equipment monitoring devices and associated communication and configuration programs.
• Basic understanding of electric utility substation protection and control systems.
• Basic familiarity with substation equipment and operating mechanisms.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex logic programming issues, network issues, and device malfunctions.
• Ability to troubleshoot SCADA protocol and SCADA network related issues.
• Ability to read schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to validate data collected by integration systems.
• Ability to develop logic using ladder logic programming and IEC 61131-3 standards.
• Knowledge of communication and networking standards (TIA/EIA RS-232 & RS-485, Fiber Optic, Ethernet).
• Knowledge of SCADA protocols (DNP
  3.0, Modbus Serial/TCP/IP, Modbus Plus, and L&G 8979).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networks, subnets, routing, and management tools (SNTP, NTP, PPTP, SNMP).
• Understanding of network design (TCP/IP and Modbus Plus) and OSI layers.
• Basic understanding of scripting languages (Java, VB, Python, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical utility infrastructure construction and testing practices and control/instrumentation concepts.

Actual total compensation, including a performance-based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. PGE provides a total rewards package designed to reward contributions to the company and support well-being and professional development.