Senior Engineer

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We are currently looking for a multifaceted and hard-working SCADA Project Engineer to coordinate and execute the SCADA process on both Utility and DG Solar, Wind, BESS and Hybrid Power Plants. This is a technical position with an emphasis on oversight and project execution. Seeing the “Big Picture” is critical for this role, however having the experience and speaking the language to dive into minute details is what will get the job done right. This person will work with various SCADA vendors, EPCs, equipment manufacturers through all project phases.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Technically supervise and lead the Implementation on multiple simultaneous utility scale renewable projects split between various technologies and architectures

Understand and stay on top of project specifics including Interconnection, Substation and PV/BESS/Wind Array architectures to manage the process around the project and work along with SCADA Vendor/integrator to meet project requirements and timelines.

Review internal exhibits, proposals, build Scopes of Work (SOW) for SCADA bids and pass directly to vendors as needed. Delineate responsibilities and identify scope gaps.

Work with Telecoms, Information and Operational Technology during equipment selection, project networking and reliable and secure connectivity.

Work with HV/Substation and Array engineering teams to ensure substation SCADA and Meter Integration along with conceptual meter schemes for revenue and controlling meters and appropriate losses accounted for, as well as appropriate SCADA integration with respect to BESS, Inverters, Trackers, Wind Turbines, Meteorological sensors and more.

Review and approve 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, As-Built SCADA Design packages which include but are not limited to:

Bills of Material (BOM) and SCADA System Designs

Device spreadsheets, network spreadsheets

Block Diagrams, network diagrams

Create and review point lists with SCADA Vendors and utilities/ISOs/PPAs, equipment manufacturers and other subsystem integrators

Develop and review PPC (Power Plant Controller) control logic narratives.

Controls include: MW Curtailment and Charge/Discharge schemes for BESS, AVR (Volt-Var, PF, MVAR, etc.), Frequency Response, Substation Controls including Breakers and Capacitor Bank Controls, PV-BESS Hyrbrid controls, PV Tracker Controls, and various other subsystems

Oversee and support system install and integration, site commissioning, troubleshooting and Control Testing (remote with local onsite presence if needed)

Support telemetry and control (Point to Point) testing with various interconnection utilities, ISOs/RTOs, PPA offtakers and other 3rd Parties, site performance testing (Capacity, Availability and more)

Support in NERC testing requirements such as the MOD-25, 26, 27 tests.

Skills and Experience

Hands on SCADA design and testing experience with a minimum of 5+ years.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

Familiarity with at least one SCADA Platform: Ignition, GE Cimplicity, SEL, Wonderware, SOLV, Isotrol Bluence, Trimark T1-S/Vantage, PVHardware, ETAPro, OSI PI. Other platforms outside of Renewables will be considered as well.

Familiarity with grid interconnection SCADA telemetry and control requirements across various markets and ISOs including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO and ERCOT

Experience in integration of relevant SCADA communication protocols, computer interfaces and media types: MODBUS, DNP3.0, OPC, Fiber, Serial, TCP/IP, Radio,nSubstation Devices (RTACs, Relays, Meters), Array Devices (Inverters, Trackers, Met Stations, BESS) and remote RTUs from Utilities.

Understanding of NERC compliance from the SCADA perspective.

Project Management experience balancing multiple consultants and EPCs.

Strong communication skills , prioritize projects and tasks and to lead technical discussions among SCADA stakeholders.

Able to develop simple PSCAD model based on site single/3 line drawings - correct errors and compile.

Familiarity with developing/compiling a simple RTDS model - and connecting to external PPC

Demonstrate understanding of PID control algorithms as applied to cascade and feed forward loops.

Demonstrate successful site commissioning tuning of P-Q loops using adaptive tuning.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $115.000 and $144.500/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.