Substation Lead Engineer - SCADA

Lead Substation Engineer - SCADA

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer - SCADA to join our team. The Lead Substation Engineer - SCADA works on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply their engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Performs all SCADA and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:

Develop
• SCADA and Communications Specifications
• I/O Mapping
• Points Lists and Associated Mapping
• HMI Configuration files
• RTU and Substation computer programming files
• Automation programming and associated logic files
• Perform QA/QC
  
  • Items listed above
  • SCADA and Communications Schematics
• Technical Support
  
  • Procurement
  • Construction (Testing and Commissioning)
  • Design Team
  • Off takers, Owners, Utilities, and any other entities that require interfaces with the substation SCADA system
• Active Coordination
  
  • Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C/SCADA Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics
  • Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA system.
  • Ability to coordinate with control centers for commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as the protection and control design engineers, system protection engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.
• Leader as Coach
  
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
  • Participates in developing individual growth plan and assists with development of mentee's growth plan if so desired.
  • Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
  • Supervise small team of engineers if growth allows.
  • Approve timesheets and expense reports.
  • Assist management with project assignments.
  • Management of responsible resource hours within Float.
  • One on ones with direct reports once a month
  • Participate in development of growth plans for direct reports.
  • Attend leadership training when made available.
• Support Consistency
  
  • Follow department processes and procedures
  • Continue strong customer service
• Support Business
  • Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team (i.e., external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
  • Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
  • Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Other Expectations
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training entry-level professionals, including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  • Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supported continuous improvement efforts.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Responsible for assisting with the identification of fundamental client interests. and may determine the key clients in some instances
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Serves as a technical specialist for SCADA and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
  • Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
  • Attend all client technical review meetings.
  • Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.
  • Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.

* Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
* Minimum of 10 years related work experience in the field of SCADA and communications particularly for utility and/or renewable projects.
* PE License
* Proficient in use of SEL acSELerator RTAC, SEL Diagram Builder, SEL Quickset, Ignition, GE Cimplicity, Substation Computer Event, Historian and Synchrophasor software or similar programs
* Knowledge of substation Network and Firewall Requirements and associated designs and programming.
* Ability to travel and be onsite for commissioning support (1 to 2 weeks at a time)
* Development of advanced automation and associated logic schemes.
* Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.

* Meet minimum qualification
* Knowledge of NERC/CIP requirements and associated designs.
* Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
* Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
* P&C setting and design experience
* Familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

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