Power System SCADA and Controls – Specialist / Engineer

Location: California - Vacaville

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

This position is focused on design, development, test, and deployment of SEL automation, protection, and networking devices in the power grid for customized applications for a variety of Customers in the critical infrastructure industry. SEL devices prevent blackouts and make outages safer and shorter in duration. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that enhance other pieces of the grid to perform in a safer, efficient, and faster manner.  As a Specialist / Engineer in Engineering Services, you will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. 

As a Project Engineer or Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Complete and implement work within agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Train and assist customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Assist in the identification, preparation, and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise, as necessary.

​ This job might be for you if:

• B.S. / M.S in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 4+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices and/or control systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications.
• Demonstrated proven knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric power transmission, distribution, and/or generation systems.
• Understanding of substation equipment and electrical switchgear.
• Working knowledge of electric power systems, protection, relaying applications, integration, and automation applications.
• Experience being a part of project teams.
• Experience with SEL products and technologies, e.g., RTACs, SEL relays, etc.

Focus Area = Automation

Experience with two or more of the following skills:

• Control system or monitoring system design, development, and testing for power systems, microgrids and/or renewable systems.
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems – One or more of RTAC HMI, Copa-Data Zenon, Wonderware, etc.  
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Basic understanding of networking principles including the basics of routing, switching, IP address subnetting, firewall configuration/operation and network design.
• Design of cabinets, racks, or panels to integrate equipment – AutoCAD, MicroStation or Bluebeam.
• Understand, use, and deploy industry standard protocols – One or more of Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, protocol analyzers.
• IEC-61131-3 or any other object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with industrial and/or power system integration, automation, industrial controls, and/or PLCs.
• Experience performing system checkout, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Location:

Vacaville, CA- This position is located in Vacaville, CA where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Positioned between Sacramento and Napa Valley, the city's close proximity will allow you to enjoy great shopping, dining, and entertainment. In Vacaville, enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, and wide open spaces. Vacaville has it all, making it the perfect place to live and work. 

Pay Range:

We anticipate filling this position as a Project Engineer II $115,300 - $170,400. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.