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Engineering Technologist I

Plainfield, IN 46168

Posted: 09/21/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 578883 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Job Description:
  • Provide day-to-day production support of the Midwest Energy Management System (EMS)
  • Perform integration, modeling and testing of various SCADA devices and validate data in EMS applications.
  • Update EMS displays as equipment is added/updated in electrical substations.
  • Perform EMS configuration tasks to support user access requests and other control center functionality enhancements.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or 4+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree. (Eng Tech I would require 2+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree)
  • 2+ years utility or industrial controls experience
  • Able to work effectively in challenging situations and under time pressure
  • Able to understand and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Understanding of power flow and electrical circuits (Power Triangle)
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the company's service territory and facilities (substations, operations centers, etc.), as required.
  • Able to pass NERC background check.

Desired Qualifications:
  • A working knowledge of SCADA Master/Slave communication protocols as well as RTU configurations, substation design and equipment.
  • Knowledge of SCADA and other EMS applications, including modeling/operations of GE products such as e-terracontrol, e-terrabrowser, e-terrasource
  • General knowledge of networking protocols and equipment

  • Computer programming and development including PERL scripting, XML usage, and Windows Operating Systems

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