Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering (SCADA) - R08906_33-4121

Invenergy LLC is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer in Little Rock, AR, to manage engineering, procurement, and commissioning of SCADA systems for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include developing designs, coordinating with stakeholders, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance with NERC requirements. The role involves both remote monitoring and on-site inspections, requiring attendance at in-person meetings and providing field support during commissioning.
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energy challenges facing our customers and communities. 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.

Job Description

Position Overview

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 cutting-edge renewable energy
projects. You will be responsible for coordinating with multiple
stakeholders to develop conceptual designs. You will be responsible for
managing the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and
acceptance testing on renewable energy projects. The SCADA & IT systems
of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network
switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity
on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller,

RTU, & IT equipment

Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical

stakeholder and interconnection requirements

Creation of conceptual block diagrams

Conduct thorough reviews of detailed design drawings

Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that

critical dates are met on time.

Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team

including schematics, bills of materials, and programming settings

Coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom

services.

Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission

operators, generator owners and operators to configure systems as
needed.

Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying

physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and
administration of firewall rules.

Monitor construction progress remotely and via on-site inspections.

Support resolution of any field issues. Attend in-person meetings
with stakeholders. Provide on-site programming and field support
during commissioning.

Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and

fulfilled.

Lead efforts with project team to develop operational plans to

energize, commission, and turnover projects while maintaining NERC
compliance.

Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to

effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.

Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual

designs and RFQ specifications.

Coordinate with operations engineering and third party customers to

incorporate lessons learned into new designs

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various

training sessions and conferences

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher required in Electrical Engineering,

Computer Engineering or related discipline.

3+ years of generation SCADA systems experience

Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking

equipment that connect renewable energy assets Advanced knowledge
and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platforms

Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication

protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD.

Experience working around HV/MV electrical infrastructure

(substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines,
transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs)

Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer

visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Up to 25% travel required.

Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

Prior installation, commissioning and site construction experience

in renewable power generation

Experience working on GE WindSCADA, GE WindCONTROL, SEL RTAC, GPM

SCADA, and/ or GPM PPC

Experience working with Ignition by Inductive automation

Working knowledge of NERC compliance for low impact cyber systems

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Considerable knowledge in computer and server operation.

Strong project management skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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Base Pay

97,000.00 - 120,000.00 US