SCADA Engineer

Soroc Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking a highly skilled professional for a contract role focused on Electric Transmission EMS/SCADA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems configuration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, with a strong background in Electric SCADA applications. This 6-month renewable contract offers a competitive rate and the chance to work on live customer systems in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a degree in electrical engineering and relevant technical skills.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in required technical skills.
• Ability to manage client discussions and technical reviews.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

Skills

Proficient in Electric Transmission EMS / SCADA /Implementation

Hands-on experience of GE Reliance (XA21) EMS/SCADA

Good knowledge of Electric SCADA applications

5+ years in Network or Transmission Application delivery

5 years with LINUX and Windows

5 years with C, Java & Oracle Database

SQL and shell scripting expertise

Experience in system configuration and version control

Proven problem analysis and resolution

Strong debugging skills

Effective communication skills

MS Office competency

Object-Oriented programming techniques

Test Management exposure

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power System Applications

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Contract - 6 months (renewable)

Rate: 80/hr ++

Desirable Skills / Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Proficient in Electric Transmission EMS / SCADA /Implementation
• Preferable hands-on experience of implementing GE Reliance (XA21) EMS/SCADA or any equivalent SCADA from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc.
• Good knowledge of Electric SCADA applications/Power DMS/TMS
• 5+ years of work experience in customizing and delivering Network or Transmission Application preferably Reliance.
• 5 years of experience with LINUX and Windows Operating Systems
• 5 years of experience with C, Java & Oracle Database
• SQL, shell scripting, ability to read and interpret logs & debug files
• Installation of Operating system patches and other 3rd Party Software such as Oracle, NetApp etc.
• System configuration and Hands on Experience in GitHub and ClearCase
• 5 years experience on Realtime or Mission Critical Systems
• Must have experience in picking up and installing fixes on live customer systems
• Proven track record of problem analysis, identification and resolution
• Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• MS office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook competency
• Reliance (Formerly known as XA/21) experience
• Object-Oriented programming techniques, Oracle, and/or system administration, is a plus
• Database SQL/PLSQL
• Test Management / Exposure to automated testing

Experience / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE RANGE IN REQUIRED SKILLS: 6-8 years

• Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Ability to manage client discussions, and technical reviews.
• Effective communication, documentation, and presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power System Applications (PSA)