Entry-Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer

3 weeks ago

San Diego, United States POWER Engineers Full time
Entry-Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer
Job Summary and Responsibilities

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Entry-level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer for our office in San Diego, CA Office. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing electrical studies and/or developing and troubleshooting supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.Activities will consist of one or more of the following:
  • Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.Applicable software:AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
  • Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance.Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, Python Scripting
  • Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines).Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD
  • Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC's and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems.Applicable network and communication protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
  • Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for the implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes.Applicable Logic and Control Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20
  • Data Acquisition: Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information, develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, and travel to project sites to test and commission data transfer schemes. Applicable Software: Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting, etc.
The successful applicant must demonstrate aptitude in the following:
  • Integrity
  • Initiative and self-sufficiency
  • Spoken and written communication
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Organization
Required Education/Experience
  • Must be a recent BSEE graduate, or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in electrical engineering (BSEE)
  • Must have strong troubleshooting skills
  • Must be willing to travel on occasion
Desired Education/Experience

Preference is given to applicants with any of the following:
  • Within one (1) year of graduation
  • Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
  • Internships and experience in the technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to positively impact society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us

Base Salary Range:$65k - $75k

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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