SCADA Integration Engineer - AKKODIS

Akkodis is searching for a SCADA Engineer to Work directly with project teams reviewing design documents and deliverables (drawings, points maps, configuration files, etc.) for systems and components related to substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.

Title: SCADA Integration Engineer
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: 85k – 135k/annual
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight, direction, and support to field crews as projects are being constructed

• Responsible for the Network / SCADA engineering aspects on photovoltaic and BESS designs and pursuit projects

• Duties include the areas of Network design and programming (LAN/WAN), SCADA design and programming, Field SCADA Integration, Field Network integration, and troubleshooting

• Supports commissioning activities for Substation, PV Array, and BESS

• Basic understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site issues and conditions

• Review equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers

• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction

• Provide engineering review of internal and external design documents and submittals

• Review and ensure detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements, applicable industry codes and standards, best industry practices

• Verify that the designs that are constructed agree with the electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC

• Support development of technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction bid packages

• Has knowledge of software programs and protocols: IEEE 61850, IEC 61131-3, SEL, ABB & GE platforms, DNP, Modbus, Bocce, etc.

• Has experience with routers, managed switches, LAN development, WAN development

• Has experience with integration and debug of programs in a substation or industrial environment

• Works independently with direction from SCADA Engineering Manager

• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Project Engineers, to successfully deliver design projects

• Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned projects.

• Coordinate and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders to review to review schedule and progress

• Coordinate with Construction Manager, Field Superintendent, General Foreman, Foremen and Project Manager, to provide schedule and progress updates

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of 4 to 7 years of related work experience (Can be a combination of trade & relevant work experience)

• Preferred graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum

• Possess a minimum of a vocational degree in electronics/computer/networks

• Experience in utility-scale solar/PV projects, highly preferred

• Competency with electrical system sizing at all levels, experience with Utility and/or Commercial scale renewable EPC projects, independent engineering and nuances of design, and analysis of operational project data and performance is a plus

• This an office position that will require field time with the ability to travel and work remotely

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Positive and supportive attitude, showing customer focus and the ability to work with and support both office and field teams.

• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently as well as with a team

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and adapt to changing job requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, Bluebeam, and other web-based software applications

• Experienced in the practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal

Work Environment

• Works in a climate-controlled environment at least 50% of the time

• When in the field, may work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions

• When in the field, may work in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels

• May work in areas with high voltages

• May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals

For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact brittany.parker@akkodisgroup.com  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance