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Job Title: SCADA Engineer (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Engineer)
Location: Santa Ana - Once a Month Onsite
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SCADA Engineer with specialized knowledge and proficiency in PowerOn Reliance and C. As a SCADA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems using PowerOn Reliance and leveraging C programming skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation and optimization of SCADA systems in the power and utility industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Develop SCADA Systems: Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to analyze requirements, design, configure, and implement SCADA systems using PowerOn Reliance. Leverage your C expertise to develop custom modules, libraries, and components for enhanced system functionality.
- PowerOn Reliance and C Proficiency: Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with PowerOn Reliance software and C programming language. Utilize your expertise to configure and customize SCADA applications, develop HMI screens, create complex logic and control algorithms, and extend the capabilities of PowerOn Reliance through C programming.
- System Integration: Integrate SCADA systems with various field devices, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), using C programming techniques. Develop and execute testing procedures to verify system functionality and performance.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identify and resolve technical issues related to PowerOn Reliance, C , and SCADA systems. Conduct routine maintenance activities, system upgrades, and software patching to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
- Cybersecurity and Risk Assessment: Implement robust security measures to protect SCADA systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Leverage your knowledge of C to develop secure coding practices and enhance system security. Conduct regular risk assessments and implement necessary safeguards to ensure system integrity and data confidentiality.
- Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, configuration details, and user manuals. Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring their proficiency in operating and maintaining SCADA systems.
- Project Management: Collaborate with project managers and teams to ensure successful project delivery. Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets. Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to meet project objectives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience working as a SCADA Engineer with a focus on PowerOn Reliance and hands-on experience with C programming.
- Strong knowledge of SCADA concepts, protocols (such as DNP3, Modbus), and communication technologies.
- Proficiency in configuring and programming PowerOn Reliance applications, developing HMI screens, and designing complex logic and control algorithms.
- Experience integrating SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, and IEDs using C programming techniques.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices for SCADA systems and ability to apply secure coding practices in C .
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Must Haves:
- Must be willing to travel to Santa Ana Once a Month - (must be able to perform work on site and in the lab with my team and the FAN project team)
- PowerOn Reliance experience/SCADA
- Experience with integrating SCADA field devices/RTUs/Instrumentation/Distribution Automation devices (Remote Control Switches, Remote Automatic Relays, etc), Remote Fault Indicators, etc. Cleaveland Price SEL Similar vendors
- DNP3
- Radio/LTE communication
- Preferred candidates with strong/proven programming backgrounds as well (C, C , Java, etc)