Distribution Automation Engineer 2

Position Summary

The Distribution Automation Engineer 2 is a skilled position that assists within the Distribution Automation group. This position works with the implementation, testing, and maintenance of SCADA and all Distribution Automation Equipment.

Primary Position Responsibilities

- Maintains and troubleshoots the cooperative’s OSI SCADA system hardware and software.

- Assists in creation, modification, and maintaining databases, XML and C for design, implementation and troubleshooting of SCADA.

- Assists with designs and maintains the communications systems for DA equipment. DNP3 over IP, serial, 900 MHz and cellular.

- Programs RTU’s

- Programs, maintains, and tests DA equipment Controllers for field use (Reclosers, Capacitor and Regulator controls, and Fault Current Indicators)

- Assists with training appropriate personnel in operation and maintenance of SCADA, outage reporting, and communication equipment.

- Assists with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Distribution Automation equipment.

- Keeps abreast of latest technology as reported in professional periodicals and journals.

- Attends meetings and conferences to be informed on latest equipment available.

- Programs, tests, and maintains 900 MHz radios & repeaters including equipment on Mesh Network

- Provides assistance to Dispatch with SCADA during regular time and on call after hours.

- Maintains a general knowledge of equipment and devices used in the field.

- Assists with field verification, operation, trouble shooting and testing of distribution devices.

- Assists with researching and procuring new, innovative, efficient, and cost-effective devices to be used in the field and providing training for these new devices.

- Assists with the programming of reclosers, capacitors, and regulators.

- Provides field data necessary to keep system maps current.

- Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.

- Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

- Maintains department standards on a consistent basis

- Creates and maintains databases within Engineering & GIS software

- Attends power distribution conferences and other meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in the transmission and distribution of electricity.

- Assist with analyzing failure and mis-operation of system programming and field devices.

- Assists coworkers in Engineering Department

- Demonstrates self-motivation, ownership of job responsibilities, and being pro-active in seeking solutions for the department.

- Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- None.

Position Requirements

Education and Certifications Required

- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.

- Bachelor of Science from an ABET accredited university in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.

Education and Certifications Preferred

- Engineer In Training certification.

Experience Required

- 2 years’ experience in electric utility power distribution.

Experience Preferred

- 4 years’ experience in electric utility power distribution.

Skills and Abilities Required

- Able to learn and gain knowledge and use of CoServ’s GIS, Engineering Analysis, and SCADA Systems.

- Able to learn and gain understanding and utilization of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA requirements.

- Able to learn and gain understanding of city, county, and state permitting requirements.

- Able to learn and gain knowledge in computer software including Microsoft Suite products.

- Able to maintain accurate records and be proficient with technical details.

- Understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

- Understanding of an electric distribution system; and a general knowledge of the equipment needed to build, maintain, and distribute power through that system.

- Ability to provide solutions to various system issues such as low voltage, overloads, improving power factor, and improving coordination of protective devices.

Physical Requirements

- Works both in the office and outdoors.

- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

- Drives company vehicle as needed.

- Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.

- Ability to sit for long periods of time.

- Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.

- Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.

Other Requirements

- Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

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