Project Engineer - SCADA - Woodinville, WA

Overview

Project Engineer - SCADA. Energy team at David Evans and Associates, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, including planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We aim to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. The team supports projects from infrastructure enhancement to new energy initiatives, delivering resilient outcomes.

• Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally.
• Conceptual and detailed development of substation SCADA design.
• Develop supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for renewable energy and utility clients.
• Prepare points list of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus.
• Assign and program data addressing and routing information.
• Construction and commissioning start up support.
• Develop and configure SCADA system settings and parameters.
• Provide technical mentoring to project team members and support calculations required for design.
• Offer office support during project construction, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and commissioning troubleshooting.
• Promote effective team working relationships and maintain the technical quality of work.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering.
• Four (4) or more years of applicable industry experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Familiar with substation and power system integration.
• Familiar with SEL RTAC and SEL/GE protective relaying communication needs.
• Familiar with DNP/Modbus and other protocols.
• Proficient with HMI and SCADA software.

• Seven (7) or more years of applicable industry experience.
• Highly proficient with HMI and SCADA software.
• Experience in CAISO and ERCOT areas.
• Experience working with contractors in Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) delivery format through project commissioning.
• Experience delivering professional services for renewable energy owners or developers.

The location for this hybrid-friendly position is flexible with a preference for individuals based near DEA offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. Fully remote may be considered depending on circumstances. Some travel for project execution may be required.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness:
  Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development:
  Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance:
  Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus:
  Holistic Wellbeing Program
• Growth opportunities:
  Mentorship and career pathways
• Potential salary range: $108,000 - $151,000
• Salary transparency note:
  The posted salary range is typical for this position and may vary by experience and geography.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, please note that compensation arrangements require a written agreement in advance with DEA Human Resources.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering

Potential office locations include:
Santa Clarita, CA;
Tustin, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Ontario, CA;
Portland, OR;
Corvallis, OR;
Bend, OR;
Salem, OR;
Coeur d Alene, ;
Boise, ;
Pocatello, ;
Spokane, WA;
Seattle, WA;
Woodinville, WA;
Tacoma, WA;
Olympia, WA;
College Station, TX;
Salt Lake City, UT.