16 Apr
Sr Engineer Lead(I&C Technology Solutions)
Michigan, Jackson , 49201 Jackson USA

Vacancy expired!

Department Summary The DER/ Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering Design Division provides critical and quality engineering services to our customers. DER/I&C Engineering is responsible for design of instrumentation and controls primarily within High Voltage Distribution substations, also design distribution SCADA, Generating plant interfaces and Distributed Energy Resource interfaces. The division supports technical work on projects ranging in scope from complete new electric substations down to single I&C device modifications and change-outs, and responsibilities also include smart/intelligent I&C devices on electric lines.

Job Description/ Responsibilities The Integration Engineer/Supervisor will interface with multiple departments identifying business and technical needs, shaping the future of electric grid integration. With responsibilityfor participating in and eventually leading the engineering and integration of hardware and software for smart/programmable/configurable devices, substation network devices and legacy electrical devices in electric substations and on electric lines. This engineering and integration position will support the detailed design of multiple projects reflected in the design drawings produced by others in the I&C Division. The Integration Engineer/Supervisor will work “hands-on” in a lab environment, where system prototyping, test setups and integration of devices will be common. Typical devices encountered will be programmable automation controllers, communications devices, network devices, SCADA remote terminal units (RTU), protective and control relays, meters, transformer monitors/controllers, transducers and generic controls for intelligent electrical devices (IEDs). Additionally, as a working supervisor, the individual will perform supervisory functions as required. The ideal candidate will also have:
  • Prior experience leading a technical team
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent, clear oral and written communications skills and customer relations skills
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic and self-motivation
  • A dedicated interest in integration, connectivity design, networking, programming and configuration of intelligent electrical devices
  • The ability to work successfully in a diverse team environment and with employees of varying technical skills and administrative levels
  • A flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing technologies, industry trends and emerging regulatory requirements

This position will be located at the Parnall Road facility in Jackson, MI. Remote will be considered.

Requirements/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 8 or more years of applied ABET exempt engineering work experience.
The following skills and experience will set a candidate apart:
  • Prior MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word skills
  • Prior experience with programmable/configurable devices, such as RTUs, PLCs, PACs, protective relays, regulator and recloser controls
  • Prior experience with device connectivity and/or integration
  • Experience with the IEC-61131 programming suite
  • Experience with the DNP-3.0 protocol, both serial and IP
  • Experience programming in a high level object-oriented language is required. (VB.NET is preferred)
  • A desire to learn this skill (VB.NET) will also be considered

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