Sr Distribution Engineer RT SCADA Specialist
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Job Description
Let s go to work . . . needing a Sr. Distribution Engineer, RT SCADA Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include responding to emergency RT SCADA requests from operations, Work Order requests from field technicians, communication technicians, and other client stakeholders as part of a conversion from RT SCADA to Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS). Provides technical expertise and solutions to support the device building, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of RT SCADA systems for the client s distribution network.
Core Duties
Device building and mapping of various analog, status, calc, virtual, amp, analog points, history, settings and controls
Resolves problems of limited scope within SCADA procedural guidelines in support of new device installation, upgrades, and replacements
Coordination with field technicians, automation engineers, communication technicians, ADMS SCADA Specialists, project, program, and SCADA Managers to support the successful testing and release of devices
Seeks assistance from the supervisors or more senior employees on unusual or more difficult problems
Training will be provided for client specific systems
Education/experience
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
OR
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
OR
Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years of distribution engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
Expert knowledge of electrical distribution power flow is required.
Strong knowledge of overhead and underground construction methods and distribution system equipment. Experience with RT SCADA-Supervisory Control, or related, 5-20 years
Current and active California PE license desired
Good written and verbal communication skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with vendors and clients
Experience working with RT SCADA systems, RTUs, Line-Reclosers, Capacitor Banks, Fusesavers, Pad Mounted Interrupters, Switches, Circuit Breakers, Transformer Banks, Relays, etc. for devices on Distribution Lines and within Distribution Substations
Knowledge of various communication paths such as digi or radio, TCP End Paths, serial / ethernet technology, DNP3 protocols, etc.
Familiarity working with Circuit Map Change Sheets, Points Lists, Site Surveys, and other technical documentation needed to support device testing and commissioning
Ability to use MS Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, MS Server, and other Windows programs is required
W-2 position only, NO C2C or 1099
Pay Details: 75.00 to 100.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.
We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.
Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco s dedication to unlocking our Associates potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.
