EMS SCADA Communications Engineer

About the role

The Engineer will lead and engage in the design, testing, implementation, monitoring and debugging of critical power system model changes to the Energy Management System (EMS) related to SCADA communications. They will develop a detailed and in-depth knowledge of the New England communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support and leadership of the EMS communication system applications
• Support and implement new RTU and PMU installations/testing process for new assets and changes to existing assets
• Support of Audio/Visual systems in the control room environment
• Support in monitoring, tuning and supporting critical data communication systems, including ICCP, Communication Front End Systems, Remote Terminal Units, Phasor Data Concentrator systems
• Develop and support custom applications used for automation, monitoring, and analyzing EMS data
• Participate in team meetings to develop an understanding of the data communication group tasks
• Jointly work with Satellite, SCADA and Interregional Control center personnel to direct and/or implement changes to the inter-ICCP and EIDSN communication databases.
• 24x7 support of EMS communication applications on a rotating basis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 1+ year(s) of networking experience
• Experience with at least one of the following: Linux scripting, PERL, Java, Powershell, SQL
• Ability to quickly respond to and resolve problems with all aspects of the communications computer systems, application software, user interface and data communications.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

Qualifications

• Desired, but not required: Experience with GE's eTerraPlatform EMS environment or similar product
• SCADA, RTU, ICCP, synchrophasor Communications knowledge (DNP3,TASE.2,C37-118,MODBUS,TCPIP protocols)
• Networking knowledge / experience
• PMU device knowledge
• BARCO CMS knowledge
• Networking knowledge and experience

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support, tuition reimbursement and professional development, wellness programs, including an onsite gym, flexible work hours, distance-based relocation assistance, paid on-call rotation

Pay

The expected salary range for Communications Engineer is $100,000 - $135,000 per year. We will also consider a Senior Communications Engineer. The pay range for the Senior level is $130,000 - $146,000 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)

Location

This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.