SCADA Engineer or Analyst

Ian Martin Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Flex days

Office closure days

Job summary

Raise is recruiting a permanent, full-time SCADA Engineer or Analyst in Calgary, Alberta, for a client operating the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. The role focuses on real-time EMS data, supporting the Operations Systems Data Management team, and ensuring reliable grid operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in power or utility environments, hands-on SCADA experience, familiarity with DNP3/ICCP, and a background in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a relevant electrical utility or Power Systems discipline.
• Experience supporting SCADA systems with telecommunications knowledge.
• Knowledge of power system network modeling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, implement, document and maintain real-time control systems.
• Optimize SCADA control and monitoring applications for project requirements.
• Support connections to grid transmission and generation projects and develop power system models.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for EMS data and incident management.
• Support CIP/NERC compliance and collaborate with IT for incident handling.

Skills

SCADA systems

Real-time control

Power systems knowledge

DNP3/ICCP protocols

Telecommunications networks

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in electrical engineering technology

Bachelor’s degree in IT or engineering

Tools

GE EMS software

SCADA software

Job description

SCADA Engineer or Analyst

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a permanent, full-time SCADA Engineer or Analyst on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

Description

The SCADA Engineer or Analyst to join our client’s team which is responsible for the support and management of the Energy Management Systems’ (EMS) real-time data portfolio. In this position, you will be an integral part of the Operations Systems Data Management team in supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, implement, document, troubleshoot, and maintain systems that support real-time control environments, including hardware, communications, telemetry, and operating system software.
• Optimize system control and monitoring applications specific to project design and operating requirements.
• Support connections to the grid of transmission and generation projects:
  • Review technical documents, standards, and single-line diagrams to develop SCADA
  • requirements for the ’s power system model.
  • Work with internal and external personnel to implement, test, and validate data
  • Understand project process and methodologies
• Manage baseline EMS functionality and provide 7 x 24 on-call support for real-time operations, including incident and problem management related to:
  • SCADA data configuration and quality
  • SCADA Wide Area Network (WAN) and telecommunications links
  • Support of protocols including DNP3 and ICCP
  • Support and operation of Automatic Generation Control
• Support and manage North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)/Security standards compliance, both internally and externally
  • Support key internal business users of EMS data and perform technical data analysis
  • Provide project input, testing, validation, and support of key initiatives.
• Interface with IT team for incident/problem management, monitoring service level expectations and agreements, and joint project implementation and support

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a relevant electrical utility or Power Systems related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of complex control systems applications used in a real-time operating environment and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting the SCADA systems, with a working knowledge of telecommunications and network infrastructure
• Understanding power system network modeling and able to demonstrate working knowledge of GE EMS software, and/or have experience with advanced application systems is considered an asset
• Power Systems engineering, electric utility experience, or familiarity with the operation of the power market is considered an asset
• Understanding of Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) is also an asset
• Education and Certifications
• Diploma in electrical engineering technology, a bachelor’s degree in an applicable IT or
• engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information

• Note - The worksite for this role requires the ability to travel to a location in NW Calgary that is not accessible by public transit

Our client offers

• Pension: Contribution of 13% of employee’s base salary into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Benefits: Flexible benefits plan that provides employees with options to select appropriate benefits coverage. This flexibility allows an employee to tailor their benefits according to their individual/family needs.
• Days off (annually):
• Vacation days: based on years of direct and indirect work experience upon time of hire (eligibility ranges from 3-5 weeks)
• Flex days: 12 flex days
• Fixed days: 4 additional office closure days

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