SCADA Communications Engineer

homerelectric; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family coverage for medical, dental, &

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Life, two times your annual

401(K) and Roth options

Employer retirement contributions and

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

12 paid holidays per year

Paid time off (up to 18 days, 30 after

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Homer Electric Association in Kenai, Alaska seeks a SCADA Communications Engineer to join our team and support generation, transmission, and distribution dispatch. This full-time, onsite role reports to the Operational Technology Manager and emphasizes reliable system design and interlocking coordination.

Qualifications include an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree or equivalent experience, four years in electrical engineering, and licenses/exams as noted; Alaska driver’s license

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Four years of electrical engineering experience.
• EI/EIT/FE exam preferred; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, develop layouts, monitor transmission, distribution and substation design for reliability.
• Lead planning and design of generation, transmission and distribution protection and coordination.
• Lead SCADA system functions including generation, transmission, and distribution dispatch.
• Develop and implement communication infrastructure for corporate and SCADA networks (fiber, LAN/WAN, microwave, radio).
• Create standards for design and construction of generation, transmission, SCADA and communication systems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Four years electrical engineering experience

Job description

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Monday - Friday

Type of Employment: This is a regular, full-time position, onsite, reporting to the Operational Technology Manager

Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity:

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a SCADA Communications Engineer to join our team at our Kenai, Alaska location.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead planning, develop layouts and recommendations, monitor and track transmission, distribution and substation design and preventative maintenance to insure total system reliability.
• Lead planning, develop, design, specify, review, analyze, and correct and implement generation, transmission and distribution system and equipment protection and overall interlocking system coordination.
• Lead planning, develop, design, specify, review, analyze and correct SCADA system functions including generation, transmission, and distribution dispatch.
• Lead planning, develop, design, specify, review, analyze and correct communication system infrastructure necessary to support system wide Corporate and SCADA networks, HEA radio system and other systems as assigned. This includes fiber, LAN/WAN, microwave, radio, and similar systems.
• Develop and implement standards and specifications for the design and construction of Cooperative generation, transmission, distribution, SCADA and communication systems ensuring compliance to applicable codes and standards.

What makes you a good fit:

• ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field required; in lieu of the degree requirement an additional six (6) years of experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience required.
• Satisfactory completion of the Engineering Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board, preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board, preferred.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life, two times your annual salary
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role, as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950, when we energized our first 56 members, our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information, please visit our website www.homerelectric.com or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].