Senior Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering - Topeka, United States - Kansas Action for Children

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at Invenergy LLC in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

at Invenergy LLC in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date.

This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Senior SCADA Project Engineer, you will be on the construction team responsible for the engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related to cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

You will be responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs. You will be responsible for managing the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on renewable energy projects.

The SCADA & IT systems of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities
Specification and configuration of SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, & IT equipment

Develop conceptual project designs that comply with all critical stakeholder and interconnection requirements

Creation of conceptual block diagrams

Conduct thorough reviews of detailed design drawings

Track design schedules, update all stakeholders and ensure that critical dates are met on time.

Organize and transfer all as-built documentation to operations team including schematics, bills of materials, and programming settings

Coordinate the procurement and installation of necessary telecom services.

Interface with plant controller manufacturers, transmission operators, generator owners and operators to configure systems as needed.

Coordinate networking equipment configuration including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration of firewall rules.

Monitor construction progress remotely and via on-site inspections. Support resolution of any field issues. Attend in-person meetings with stakeholders. Provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning.

Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and fulfilled.

Lead efforts with project team to develop operational plans to energize, commission, and turnover projects while maintaining NERC compliance.

Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.

Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and RFQ specifications.

Coordinate with operations engineering and third party customers to incorporate lessons learned into new designs

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences

Required Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree.

Knowledge of generation SCADA systems acquired through 5 to 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect renewable energy assets Advanced knowledge and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platforms

Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD.

Experience with HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs)

Prior installation, commissioning and site construction experience in renewable power generation

Experience working on GE WindSCADA, GE WindCONTROL, SEL RTAC, GPM SCADA, and/ or GPM PPC is preferred

Working knowledge of NERC compliance for low impact cyber systems

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Considerable knowledge in computer and server operation.

Strong project management skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Up to 25% travel required.

Salary Range

$117, $145,000.00

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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