Distinguished Distribution Engineer for Advanced Grid Systems

3 weeks ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States PDS Tech Commercial Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Distinguished Distribution Engineer to join our team at PDS Tech Commercial. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and solutions to support the device building, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of RT SCADA systems for our client's distribution network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Device building and mapping of various analog, status, calc, virtual, amp, analog points, history, settings, and controls
  • Resolve problems of limited scope within SCADA procedural guidelines in support of new device installation, upgrades, and replacements
  • Coordinate with field technicians, automation engineers, communication technicians, ADMS SCADA Specialists, project, program, and SCADA Managers to support the successful testing and release of devices
  • Seek assistance from supervisors or more senior employees on unusual or more difficult problems
  • Training will be provided for client-specific systems
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. OR
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred. OR
  • Masters Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow is required
  • Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment. Experience with RT SCADA-Supervisory Control, or related, 5-20 years
  • Current and active California PE license desired
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with vendors and clients
  • Experience working with RT SCADA systems, RTUs, Line-Reclosers, Capacitor Banks, Fusesavers, Pad Mounted Interrupters, Switches, Circuit Breakers, Transformer Banks, Relays, etc. for devices on Distribution Lines and within Distribution Substations
  • Knowledge of various communication paths such as digi or radio, TCP End Paths, serial / ethernet technology, DNP3 protocols, etc.
  • Familiarity working with Circuit Map Change Sheets, Points Lists, Site Surveys, and other technical documentation needed to support device testing and commissioning
  • Ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, MS Server, and other Windows programs is required
  • W-2 position only, NO C2C or 1099
Estimated Salary

$87.50 - $112.50 per hour

Benefits

PDS Tech Commercial offers eligible associates an ala carte benefits package that includes direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.



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