Engineer, Distribution Engineering SCADA

Overview

Distribution Engineering is seeking a highly motivated employee to join its SCADA team. Use of SCADA technology is quickly expanding which leads to many opportunities for the employee to make a valuable contribution to the efficient operation of the Distribution System. The successful candidate must be energetic and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our Code of Conduct and The Way We Work. The candidate will be responsible for Distribution SCADA System development with the goal to continuously improve the reliability, safety, and flexibility of the Distribution System. This will include, installing new RTU devices, and troubleshooting these RTUs. In addition, the candidate will be working on developing new switches, RTUs, and specifications, that will be deployed throughout the Distribution System. Knowledge of how various devices communicate remotely over DNP3 protocol is required. The Engineer will lead technical evaluations and review equipment designs and specifications. The candidate will need to work with various work groups, and have an ability to work on multiple projects. Will review data being collected to identify anomalies and take corrective action when needed. The Engineer will develop test plans for engineering and field crews, and perform engineering analysis and testing on new designs, new or failed equipment, vendor solutions, and emergent technologies. Will be responsible to provide engineering support during emergencies and has the capability to assume full responsibility and leadership role when responding to emergency field problems in his or her field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Distribution Engineering is seeking a highly motivated employee to join its SCADA team. Use of SCADA technology is quickly expanding and has many opportunities to make a valuable contribution to the efficient operation of the Distribution System.

- Ensure implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed.

- Ensure that safe work practices are followed, and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.

- Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adherence to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security.

- At Con Edison we have, and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.

- Will provide technical guidance to Electric Operations personnel regarding operational and maintenance problems involving SCADA equipment.

- Perform engineering analysis and lab testing on new designs, new or failed equipment, vendor solutions, and emergent technologies.

- Comfortable going to field locations to support analysis or testing.

- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment and working in teams performing lab testing.

- Provide ad-hoc data analytics within short timeframes for event analysis and executive summaries.

- Develop test plans for engineering and field crews.

- Work with field crews to troubleshoot SCADA equipment.

- Provide recommendations and strategies for future event prevention and mitigation.

- Respond to emergency calls by operating departments and makes decisions within his/her area of responsibility.

- Develop and test the communication for new SCADA equipment being deployed to support the operation of the electric power distribution systems.

- Work with Purchasing and Cost Management to create and monitor purchase orders.

- Perform technical evaluations associated with SCADA systems.

- Creates and sustains a workplace environment that fosters professionalism, honesty, concern, excellence and teamwork.

- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree Engineering and minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience is required or

- Master's Degree Engineering and minimum of 3 years of engineering work experience is required

Preferred Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment and working with Engineers performing lab testing Required

- Experience implementing or modifying SCADA and Control Systems. Required

- Understanding of controls and communications for automation Required

- Familiarity of DNP3 communication protocol Required

- Familiarity with low voltage distribution equipment Preferred

Skills and Abilities

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

- Excellent organizational skills

- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

- Other: Must be able and willing to travel service territory, as needed.

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.