SCADA Engineer

Location

Manassas, VA | United States

Job description

Ready to power up your career? Join our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative. NOVEC is one of the largest Cooperatives in the U.S. serving approximately 180,000 customers with a system demand of approximately 1,800 MWs and annual revenues of $1Bn. The electric delivery system consists of 68 substations supplied at either 230kV or 115kV ranging in size between 40MVA and 600MVA. The electric delivery system also includes approximately 7,700 miles of overhead and underground distribution lines and approximately 300 miles of fiber optic lines and equipment across a service territory spanning 6 counties or 650-square miles in Northern Virginia. The majority of NOVEC's customers are residential and small commercial, however the Cooperative provides electric serve to numerous data center customers as well. NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees, and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices. If you're ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in the utility industry with opportunities for professional growth, apply today.

About the role:

We are looking for a SCADA Engineer who will be responsible for configuring, maintaining and supporting the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure to ensure its reliable, safe and secure operation. This position would be responsible for maintaining the SCADA and Load Management systems in a complaint manner while demonstrating compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Overview of the role:

• Design, configure and maintain the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure by NOVEC policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Document tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards such as infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of significant changes, system configurations, access reviews, and equipment disposal.
• Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and cyber security of the SCADA system.
• Program SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including IEDs, RTUs, and meters.
• Maintain and support SCADA servers, databases, data historian, SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian and engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems including ACS, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load page), and delivery point meters. Manage NOVEC's relationship with key hardware and software vendors.
• Create and update SCADA operator displays and databases.
• Ensure communications and coordination with Power Supply to implement peak demand load shedding programs.
• Responsible for Department functions and roles related to OT Cyber Security Plan and OT Cyber Incident Response Plan.
• Coordinate SCADA infrastructure and display activities with NOVEC's Electric Operations staff.
• Coordinate ICCP database and coordinate data exchange with outside entities.
• Participate in internal and external audits as a subject matter expert.
• May provide supervision for 1-3 SCADA Analysts responsible for the administration and technical support of the SCADA and Load Management system (may be involved in performance management, goal setting, and development plans for employees).
• Provide technical support to internal staff for maintained systems.
• Direct and assist in recovery efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution with three or more years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA or equivalent distributed control systems (DCS) is required. A SCADA Technician with an Associate's degree and at least 10 plus years of direct experience may be considered.

Professional Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer and networking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, LINUX, Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization, security event monitoring, and configuration management software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with administrating, programming, and troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displays.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts, processes, and procedures.
• Basic understanding of NERC CIP standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with people having varying technical skill levels.
• Ability to manage projects and time effectively to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little to no supervision.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.

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