Senior Project Engineer, SCADA Engineering (Thermal)

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

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.

Position Overview

As a SCADA Sr. Project Engineer, you will be on the Construction team, with responsibility for the engineering, procurement support, commissioning, and acceptance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and associated communications and control infrastructure for thermal generation projects (natural gas combustion turbines, combined cycle power plants, etc.). The role requires close coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders to develop conceptual control system designs, manage procurement activities, and oversee detailed design, commissioning, and site acceptance testing through project completion.

The scope of systems includes DCS and plant IT/OT platforms such as RTACs, RTUs, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs, and all associated connectivity supporting steam turbine, combined-cycle, simple-cycle gas turbine, and geothermal facilities. The scope may also include providing support for renewable energy projects, as needed.

Responsibilities:

SCADA Engineering and Projects’ Technical Responsibility

• Specification and configuration of DCS, 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

• Verify that all applicable NERC requirements are considered and fulfilled.

• 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

Procurement and Construction Support

• 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years of generation DCS experience.

• Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect thermal generation assets.

• Advanced knowledge and programming of DCS, HMI, PLC platforms.

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

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

• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Up to 25% travel required.

• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.

• 7+ years of generation DCS experience.

• Prior experience in installation, commissioning and site construction experience in thermal power generation.

• Experience working on GE MarkIVe, GE Proficy, GE Plant Control System, and/ or Emerson Ovation is strongly preferred.

• Experience working on SEL RTAC preferred

• Experience working with Ignition by Inductive automation.

• 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 interpersonal and leadership skills.

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$125,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, 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.