Engineer – SCADA & Automation (12845) LG&E and KU Gas and Electric Utility Provider

Women in Energy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for an engineer to join their Smart Grid, Automation & SCADA department in Kentucky. The successful candidate will be responsible for Transmission SCADA activities, including programming and troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to support innovative automation projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems.
• Familiarity with programming and troubleshooting RTUs.

Responsibilities

• Involved in Transmission SCADA activities such as programming RTUs and troubleshooting.
• Supports innovative automation projects.
• Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

This position is for an engineer to work in our Smart Grid, Automation & SCADA department. This role will be involved in Transmission SCADA activities such as programming RTUs, creating points list, and troubleshooting.The position will be located in Louisville or Lexington, KY andwill be filled based on the successful candidate’s experience level.

Responsibilities

Involved in Transmission SCADA activities such as programming RTUs, creating points list, and troubleshooting.
Support innovative automation projects such as IED management and IP connectivity upgrades.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and/or suggests improved methods.
Gathers, correlates, and analyses specific data using established procedures.
Performs detailed and/or routine engineering assignments involving established calculations, tests, and analysis.
Performs a variety of routine tasks to become familiar with the engineering methods, practices, and programs of the company.
Supports operating and maintenance functions with problem identification, engineering analysis, and problem resolution activities.
Prepares and presents reports giving conclusions of job-related engineering activities.
Assists other engineers with large projects, as needed.
Assists with the development of goals, objectives, budgets, programs, and procedures.
Plans and controls all activities so as to provide an accident-free workplace.
Conducts work activities with regard to environmental rules and regulations.
Regularly reviews assignments to assure optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Occasionally directs the activities of coops, supervisors, and others as they perform various activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems from a business perspective.