Control Systems Engineer V (Cyber Security/Infrastructure focus)

Closing Date to Apply: April 9th (Internally) & April 4th (Externally)

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $109,324.80 - $191,318.40

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, provide leadership and training around all aspects of a wide variety of real-time control systems that support Grant County PUD’s operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). The control systems include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), energy management (EMS), energy accounting (EAS), data historian/database and other supporting applications. The infrastructure includes firewalls, switches, servers, storage arrays, workstations, and all tools required to manage and secure the environment. Collaborate with the Control Systems Engineering Manager in decisions made around the architectural direction for all systems and oversee the design, creation, and implementation of applications for management of infrastructure critical to Grant PUD’s operations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and direct capital improvement projects- Provide strategic leadership in planning, executing and overseeing all Capital Improvement Projects related to the Energy Management System (EMS)/Generation Management System (GMS) infrastructure and cyber security systems. Ensure project aligns with organizational goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee and Optimize EMS Control Systems-Direct the development, implementation, maintenance, and configuration of the hardware infrastructure and cyber security systems for NERC regulated utility control systems. Ensure system functionality, , regulatory compliance accuracy, and efficiencies are continually improved through process feedback and analysis.
• Provide expert review and configuration of EMS data center infrastructure, GMS infrastructure, and substation engineering interfaces.- Evaluate and provide high-level technical guidance on engineering documentation, ensuring system changes and configurations align with established standards, operational needs and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership-Serve as subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring engineering teams on complex and high-impact assignments. Review work for accuracy, provide constructive feedback, and set technical direction for project success.
• Develop Systems for regulatory compliance and critical infrastructure protection (CIP) -Design and oversee systems for collecting, storing, and reporting compliance-related data. Ensure the organization meets all relevant regulatory and cyber security requirements, including critical infrastructure protection (CIP) and other compliance mandates.
• Serve as technical advisor across departments-Act as key technical consultant, collaborating with cross-function teams across the utility to provide expertise on EMS, substation engineering, compliance and system optimization initiative.
• May operate a district vehicle.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. 
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures. 
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
• Following all safety policies and procedures;
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
  

Specific Functions: Cyber Security/Infrastructure

Required Qualifications (Education And Experience, Licenses, And/or Certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of experience in maintaining applications providing 24x7 monitoring of critical operations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Education And Experience, Licenses, And/or Certifications)

• Supervisory or team lead experience
• Master all necessary tools including jack hammers, power and air tools and equipment associated with the above crafts.
• Utility Experience
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of NERC standards and regulations; Knowledge of information technology systems analysis, including system design, sufficient to be able to design new systems and create new software applications; concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding electrical engineering industry standards and best practices; knowledge of data processing sufficient to be able to review program specifications, design programs and write or modify code; knowledge of common application development patterns and paradigms, including, but not limited to, Model-View-*, common Software Engineering best-practices for all applicable technology, toolchain automation, DevOps, REST, Web Services, client-server architecture, service applications, and imperative, functional, object-oriented, and object-based software design, language, and engineering principles.
• Skill in problem solving and thinking critically; report creation and submittal; independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents, and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations; written and oral interpersonal communication; workflow and time management; utilizing MS office products; specialized software, tools, and applications.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Some field work may be required.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours
• applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)
  
  

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.