The OpportunityThe Senior Systems Integrator designs, develops, and commissions complex electrical control systems, with a focus on integrating PLC and HMI systems for efficient operation and communication. Senior systems integrators are responsible for maintaining project schedules and ensuring the quality of project deliverables. Mentoring and collaborating with engineering teams and members is essential to ensure system compatibility and enhance substation efficiency.
What You'll Do- Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other project documentation, providing learning opportunities for junior team members.
- Review, design and integrate PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems for renewable energy automation applications while providing learning opportunities for junior team members.
- Perform and review the work for the integration of complex substation systems and devices, including protective relays, RTACs (Real-Time Automation Controllers), and communication networks.
- Lead testing and mentor junior team members to troubleshoot electrical control systems to ensure proper functionality and performance.
- Oversee and perform on-site field commissioning activities, such as system installation, device power up, and network troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Assist others in obtaining up-to-date knowledge and ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and safety regulations, including NERC CIP.
- Help others learn and understand new technologies and programming techniques.
- Leading complex technical and multidisciplinary projects.
What We Expect from You- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Advanced experience applying electrical systems, control systems, and automation concepts.
- Advanced experience with PLC programming and HMI design. Efficiency in more than one programming language (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, or Structured Text).
- Advanced experience designing and/or troubleshooting fiber optic networks.
- Advanced experience interpreting electrical schematics, including single-line diagrams and P&C drawings.
- Advanced experience with HMI design, development, and commissioning.
- Proven application of complex automation, integration, and system protection principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong ability to mentor others in a technical field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced experience with more than one PLC platform (e.g. Schneider Electric, SEL RTAC, Allen Bradley).
- Advanced experience in Inductive Automation's Ignition platform.
- Advanced understanding of common industrial communications protocols including ModbusTCP and/or DNP3.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of 3-phase power generation control principles.
- Advanced knowledge of implementing Automatic Voltage Regulation Schemes including setpoint, power factor, and voltage control.
- Advanced ability to read, interpret, and implement Power Purchase Agreements and LGIAs and translate into control schemes.
- Knowledge and understanding of voltage regulation concepts and ISO specific requirements.
- Willing to travel 25-35% of the time.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving standards.
- Must have permanent authorization to work in US.
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced experience with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and related technologies.
- Strong understanding and proven application of electrical schematics.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity in industrial control systems.
- Strong experience tuning PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) control loops.
ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATEAdditional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300 - $181,800* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
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