Engineer I

Progressive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for an entry-level engineer focused on safety and equipped with skills in SIA software tools. This role prioritizes safety while meeting production deadlines and supporting projects related to substation design and configuration. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Engineering or an associate degree with relevant experience alongside a commitment to safety and strong communication skills. Benefits including health insurance and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering Degree preferred (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) OR Associate degree with applicable experience.
• Professional Engineers (P.E) license preferred.
• Entry level job, new engineer grads and/or candidates with 1-3 years exp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make Safety our number one priority using a 'Safety First' mentality.
• Utilize SIA software tools to support the design & configuration of substation equipment.
• Ensure schedule deadlines are met for all production work.

Skills

Safety mindset

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

BS Engineering Degree

Professional Engineers (P.E) license

Tools

SIA software tools

Config Studio

SCADA systems

C#

SQL Server

Job description

• Make Safety our number one priority using a "Safety First" mentality and leading by example.
• Utilize SIA software tools to support the design & configuration of substation equipment.
• Ensure schedule deadlines are met for all production work that is individually assigned.
• Partner with SIA P&C Field Services along with control centers to ensure all customer needs/deliverables are met.
• Support innovative solutions to automation/cyber security challenges as needed.
• Assist design with project scoping of SIA systems with CIP compliance and Cyber Informed Engineering in mind.
• Perform QA preliminary review of P&C Design packages and SIA configurations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• BS Engineering Degree preferred (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) OR Associate degree with applicable experience.
• Professional Engineers (P.E) license preferred.

Experience

• This is an entry level job, new engineer grads and/or candidates with 1-3 yr exp preferred.
• Relevant SIA/Protection and Controls Design/Protection and Controls Applications/Protection and Controls Field Services/Power Delivery SCADA Support experience is required.
• Experience in transmission and/or distribution substation operations, power delivery, field services engineering, and/or substation control design engineering is a plus.
• Experience with designing or commissioning of SIA systems is preferred.
• Experience in interpreting standard relay logic/settings for SCADA applications preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable NERC CIP standards and the impact/requirements on SIA standard designs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safety mindset - Role model Safety First mindset and safety best practices as a core attribute
• Support an innovative culture where diversity is effectively leveraged to lead design and/or application changes reflective of business needs.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Time management skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience providing solutions & value to customers.
• Knowledge of applicable NERC CIP standards and the impact/requirements on SIA standard designs is preferred.
• Knowledge of SIA support systems (Config Studio, MyIED, SEL TEAM, PI, etc) a plus.
• Knowledge of SCADA protocols and transport types (RS232 or TCP/IP based) a plus.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and frameworks such as C#, Visual Basic, PRISM, and .NET and experience with database applications (SQL Server, Oracle) is a plus.
  

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com