SCADA Engineer/Technologist

HV Logic Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP and TFSA Contribution

Paid vacation time

Job summary

HV Logic Ltd. in Alberta seeks a SCADA Engineer to support power systems projects. You will review drawings, configure RTUs, develop SCADA graphics, and integrate subsystems at client sites.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years in utility SCADA, strong networking, SQL, Python, and knowledge of IEC 61850/Modbus. Travel to sites is required as part of commissioning. Competitive compensation, RRSP/TFSA, and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant engineering or software field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Utility or Power Systems SCADA.
• Strong networking, scripting (Python/C), and database skills.
• Experience with RTUs, PLCs, SQL databases and SCADA integration.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings to interpret signal lists and develop SCADA graphics.
• Develop custom graphical interfaces with SCADA applications.
• Configure RTUs and automation controllers for substations.
• Integrate SCADA systems to substation devices such as relays and meters.
• Setup substation IEDs for SCADA and manage historian/SQL databases.
• Perform point-to-point testing and commissioning of SCADA systems.
• Develop SAT and FAT test plans and support field integration.
• Travel to client sites for integration and commissioning as required.

Skills

SCADA systems

Python

C

SQL

Networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Field integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer/electrical/software engineering or Diploma in Software Development

Tools

Ignition platform

Virtual machines

Job description

HV Logic Ltd. is an Alberta-based High Voltage and Power Systems Engineering company that specializes in digital systems implementation in the power industry. Professional services include project consulting and management, substation electrical, protection settings, custom automation solutions, SCADA development, network design, cyber security assessment and field integration and commissioning. HV Logic Ltd. has experience delivering results for a wide range of clients in the electric utilities, oil and gas, and renewables sectors in North America.

To support the growth of the company, HV Logic Ltd. currently has an opening for a SCADA Engineer position to support the continued growth of the company and serving its clients in the highly demanded power industry. The successful candidate will be joining a small company with a team having 30+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities:

• Review electrical drawings to interpret for signal lists and develop SCADA graphics
• Develop custom graphical interface with SCADA applications
• Configure RTUs and various automation controllers
• Integrate SCADA systems to substation devices – relays, DFR, meters, etc
• Setup substation IEDs for SCADA
• Create, populate, and query historians and SQL databases
• Point to point testing and commissioning of SCADA systems
• Develop SAT and FAT test plans
• Become knowledgeable with various client and industry standards.
• Must be willing to travel to site for the integration and commissioning of SCADA systems as this is crucial to the learning process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer/electrical/software engineering or Diploma in Software Development.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Utility or Power Systems SCADA
• Fluent with computers and operating systems.
• Strong understanding of computer networking and firewall/routing requirements
• Experienced with python, C, VB or other scripting languages
• Experienced with TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP, OPC, SQL
• Familiar with authentication servers, virtual machines and various operating system configurations
• Experienced with database design and interfacing
• Ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SCADA systems integration
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experienced with field level system integration, troubleshooting and commissioning

Experience with any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Familiar with Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
• Protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC
• High voltage experience for electric utilities, renewables and oil and gas.
• Ethernet and IP networks, and serial communication.
• Microsoft Excel including custom macros.
• Power systems knowledge.
• Vendor knowledge for any of GE Energy/Harris, Cooper Power Systems, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, SUBNET Solutions, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Belden, and Trihedral (VTScada).
• Protocol analyzers such as ASE2000 test set.
• Communication troubleshooting software such as WireShark.

What we offer:

• RRSP and TFSA Contribution
• Paid vacation time

Compensation for this role will be based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and overall fit for the position. We encourage candidates with varying levels of experience who meet the core qualifications to apply.