Operational Communications Lab Engineer I - IV

Georgia Transmission Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission Corporation seeks an Operational Communications Engineer to support SCADA systems, metering, and telecommunications for its facilities. The role includes maintaining operational communications, project coordination, and providing technical expertise to field technicians. A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required, with varied experience levels considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a utility environment preferred; varying years based on level.
• Georgia Driver's License required.
• Ability to support field technicians over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Support SCADA, Metering, and telecommunications installations.
• Coordinate and implement OC projects related to substation automation.
• Provide telecommunications and metering expertise to technicians.

Skills

Communication Protocols

Database Knowledge

Networking Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Volt-ohm meters

Transmission test sets

Windows 10

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operational Communications (OC) Engineer will support SCADA, Metering and the communications network serving GTC facilities. This position is technically capable of performing SCADA, Metering and telecommunication network installations, as well as supporting the commissioning and maintenance functions required to keep operational communications available. Assist in coordinating and implementing OC projects related to substation automation, telecommunications network, GTC Corporate Business Continuity Plan and Cyber-Security Compliance. Provide SCADA, telecommunications, and metering expertise to ECS technicians. Possess working knowledge of databases and networking technologies. Assist in leading the corporation's efforts in identifying, studying, and implementing innovative uses of telecommunication, SCADA, and three phase power metering equipment in order to position the corporation as competitive and flexible to the changing needs of the utility industry. Provide input to management on annual budget and monitor expenditures to comply with the approved budget.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.

Experience: (E-I) None. (E-II) Eighteen months of experience in a utility environment or one year experience utilizing skills involving communications protocol between Intelligent Equipment Devices with at least one year experience as a Co-operative student in a utility environment. (E-III) Three (3) years of experience in a utility environment or one (1) year of experience utilizing skills associated with communications protocol between Intelligent Equipment Devices with at least two (2) years as a cooperative student in a utility environment. (E-IV) Six (6) years of experience (Four years with a P.E. license) in a utility environment with experience utilizing skills associated with communications protocol between Intelligent Equipment Devices. Working knowledge of the associated computer and telecommunications systems.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Georgia Driver's License.

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Working knowledge of volt-ohm meters, transmission test sets, vendor and standards technical references, and laptop PCs including fluent knowledge of Windows 10, Word, and Excel. This knowledge must be at a level to support field technicians over the phone.

Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.