Senior Engineer - SCADA Controls

Location: Charlotte, NC

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

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This position is based in Charlotte, NC. This role will support projects and activities in all Duke Energy jurisdictions.

Job Summary

The Distributed Energy Group (DEG) is growing at a rapid rate and new resources are necessary to keep pace with the increasing workload.  The Distributed Energy Operations & Maintenance (DEOM) Team is part of DEG and we’re looking for motivated teammates to join our program.

This Senior Engineer role will report to the Control System Senior Project Manager and support activities associated with the Energy Storage Control System (ESCS).  This control system utilizes both Greensmith Energy Management System (GEMS) software and Remote Terminal Automation Controllers (RTAC) to both monitor and control the sites as well as manage data an automation. 

The main focus of this role will be on the development and support of the Energy Storage Control System (ESCS) and the projects associated with this system.  In addition, this role will; review and be familiar with control system standards and specifications, participate in design reviews, assist with procurement of new devices, assist with quality assurance checks, provide testing and commissioning support, understand operational activities and incorporate feedback into field devices, and assist maintenance activities if necessary.  This role has a focus on electrical engineering with general knowledge of computer science and programming.  This role will require the ability to support multiple projects in various phases of the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SME for the ESCS, to include GEMS and site RTAC.
• Learn and understand the GEMS software including all functions, aspects, alarms, metrics, and navigation of the program.
• Learn and understand the GEMS Rule Engine and how to minimize interruption to service and prevent danger to lives, equipment misuse, and operational events.
• Integrate new vendor controllers into site RTAC and GEMS.
• Maintain and update site RTAC programs and automation logic.
• Interface with Duke Energy IT personnel to identify concerns and resolve issues in a short amount of time.
• Maintain a close relationship with Wartsila (Greensmith Parent Company) in order to troubleshoot any issues or concerns with GEMS.
• Develop, review, or implement formal Testing and Commissioning plans for Battery Storage sites, Microgrids, and Small Solar facilities.
• Develop or review ESCS requirements and functional specifications for new use case applications.
• Adhere to industry standards such as IEEE1547-2018 and related standards (e.g. 1547.1).
• Facilitate training and knowledge sharing of key control system topics and collaborate with other technical experts to ensure industry’s best practices are being used.
• Collaborate with stakeholders/customers to ensure technical standards are understood/followed.
• Provide technical guidance and support to various proof of concept projects related to Energy Storage including design, testing, and implementation of new equipment in the lab environment and field pilots.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience (without a Professional Engineer certification) or 5 years of engineering experience (with a Professional Engineer certification). 

Desired Qualifications

• Renewable and Energy Storage SCADA systems experience
• SCADA system testing and commissioning experience
• Experience integrating with utility SCADA systems
• Understanding of DNP3, Modbus Serial and Modbus TCP protocols
• Proven experience in programing SEL RTAC products
• Highly proficient in AcSELerator RTAC software
• Proficient in AcSELerator QuickSet software
• Field experience with hand-on implementation
• Field network device programing and implementation experience
• Experience in integrating multiple control systems into one controller
• Energy Management System (EMS) experience
• Testing and Commissioning experience
• Previous design engineering experience
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE1547-2018 and related standards (e.g. 1547.1

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Vizio
• Knowledgeable in Lynx, Structured Text and Python programing are a plus
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.​
• Travel – 25+% travel

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

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