Overview
Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering Invenergy
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Position Description
As a SCADA Project Engineer, you will be on the construction team responsible for the engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related to renewable energy projects. You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs and manage procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on wind, solar and battery storage projects. The SCADA & IT systems may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and related connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Specification and configuration of SCADA, plant controller, RTU, and IT equipment
- Develop conceptual project designs that comply with stakeholder and interconnection requirements
- Creation of conceptual block diagrams
- Review detailed design drawings
- Track design schedules, update stakeholders and meet critical dates
- Organize and transfer as-built documentation to operations (schematics, bills of materials, programming settings)
- Coordinate procurement and installation of telecom services
- Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission operators, and project partners to configure systems
- Coordinate networking equipment configuration (interfaces, IP addresses, firewall rules)
- Monitor construction progress remotely and on-site; provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning
- Ensure compliance with applicable NERC requirements
- Lead operational plans to energize, commission and turnover projects while maintaining NERC compliance
- Coordinate with independent engineers and partners during technical due diligence
- Assist in development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications
- Coordinate with operations engineering and customers to incorporate lessons learned
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through training and conferences
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline3+ years of generation SCADA systems experienceKnowledge of physical and software networking equipment for renewable assetsAdvanced knowledge and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platformsExperience with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGDExperience around HV / MV electrical infrastructure (substations, switchyards, distribution, transmission lines, relays, meters, CTs, PTs)Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the futureUp to 25% travel requiredValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications
Prior installation, commissioning and site construction experience in renewable power generationExperience with GE WindSCADA, GE WindCONTROL, Vestas Online Business, SEL RTAC, and / or Ignition by Inductive AutomationWorking knowledge of NERC compliance for low impact cyber systemsAbility to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projectsStrong knowledge of computer and server operationStrong project management and communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsBase Pay and Benefits
Base Pay : $97,000.00 $120,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus : 20% - 30%
Other benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, and additional benefits as part of the total compensation package.
Invenergy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Renewable Energy#J-18808-Ljbffr