What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scada Engineer position at Actalent?
Actalent is currently seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer for a position in Midvale, UT. This person will be responsible for the successful completion of assigned projects and for maintaining and improving client relationships. These projects will involve SCADA, automation, and communications for utility and industrial/commercial clients, covering conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, and transmission and distribution systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and configure network and communication paths for RTUs, IEDs, HMIs, PLCs, and other SCADA system equipment within the substation or facility.
- Specify and design communication networks, ensuring data security and availability.
- Develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths.
- Travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems.
- Develop, document, and implement logic and control schemes for power system equipment.
- Create programs on various platforms to implement control schemes.
- Test and commission control schemes at project sites.
- Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus.
- Assign and program data addressing and routing information.
- Develop HMI screens and test and commission data transfer schemes at project sites.
Essential Skills
- 5 years of SCADA and automation engineering experience related to power utility level at the transmission level and renewable projects.
- Experience with 34.5KV and higher.
- Proficiency in applicable network and communication protocols such as DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, IEC, TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet.
- Experience with applicable logic and control platforms including SEL RTAC, NovaTech Orion, GE-D20, PLCs, IEC, Lua, and Python.
- Proficiency in data acquisition software such as Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, NovaTech NCD/Inkscape, Visual Basic, OSIPI, and Python scripting.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an applicable degree.
- PE license preferred, with the expectation to pursue or obtain it.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Integrity, initiative, and self-sufficiency.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills.
- Leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Business and commercial performance skills.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal relations and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.
- Preference for applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Experience in mentoring others and providing technical and commercial leadership in customer-focused engineering projects.
Work Environment
This role offers a flexible work environment with the option for a hybrid, in-office, or remote schedule, depending on the candidate's location. The office environment in Salt Lake City (SLC) includes multiple discipline groups, such as environmental and renewable groups, with 40-50 people in the office. The company offers direct placement with competitive compensation, 401k, PTO, health benefits, and career growth opportunities, including paths into senior technical roles, project management, and senior leadership.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K company match
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender-affirming care
Paid Time Off
New Year’s Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas Day
Floating Holiday
Community Hours
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Midvale,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
