SCADA Engineer II, III, Sr.

AbilityLinks; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Services Company seeks a SCADA/Engineering professional to research architecture standards and support major SCADA system implementations. You will help design hardware/software upgrades, coordinate acquisitions, and monitor solutions to minimize outages while providing in-depth root cause analysis.

The role requires knowledge of SCADA technologies, field hardware, network systems, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA technologies and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with SCADA software and administration tasks.
• Ability to communicate across all organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of field SCADA hardware and protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research architecture standards in compliance with security policies.
• Design and implement SCADA system hardware/software upgrades.
• Monitor solutions to reduce outages and perform root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support for on-call personnel within area of expertise.
• Coordinate technologies acquisitions and capacity planning.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Networking

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

Team communication

On-call support

Education

Two years college in technology

BA/BS in Engineering/IT or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Field device protocols (BSAP, ROC)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

Functional Expertise: Research architecture standards based on industry best practices while adhering to corporate security policies and meeting business requirements. Subject matter expert in technologies in multi-platform enterprise information systems. Assist in the design and implementation of major SCADA systems related hardware/software implementations and upgrades to meet business objectives and service levels. Aids in research, recommend and coordinate acquisitions of technologies. Proactively monitor solutions to reduce the occurrence of outages and minimize the length of outages. Provide root cause analysis for incidents and troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple technologies. Follows internal controls and policies to meet regulatory requirements. Assist in the development and maintenance of standardized code for communications between field remote terminal units (RTUs) and SCADA hosts. Implement recommendations for complex infrastructure capacity planning.

Business Acumen: Understand business partners technical requirements. Participate in technology initiatives in support of business priorities. Proactively anticipates potential technical issues and suggests solutions before incidents occur. Assist in researching viable alternatives to meet the technical requirements of business solutions. Provide technical support for on-call personnel for specific area of expertise.

Engagement: Communicate team objectives of complex projects, tasks, and issues to business partners and vendors. Share knowledge of internal/external practices and technical expertise with others. Communicate status of action plans to management.

Driving Results: Responsible for prioritizing work, evaluating results and taking corrective action as needed. Adjust work schedule based on priorities to complete multiple assignments on time. Responsible for 24x7 on-call support.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required: Minimum of two years college, preferably in a technology discipline.

Preferred: BA/BS degree in Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent discipline and SCADA Systems Administration, or Network/Security certification

Required

Related Work Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA technologies and industry best practices.
• Technical proficiency in SCADA system and operating software and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field SCADA hardware and ability to provide technical support.
• Must possess working knowledge of multiple complex SCADA field device protocols (BSAP, ROC, etc.)
• Working knowledge of communications / systems networking.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage business applications for competitive advantage.
• MS Word - intermediate proficiency
• MS Excel - intermediate proficiency
• MS Visio - intermediate proficiency
• MS PowerPoint - intermediate proficiency

Preferred: Working knowledge of domain administration, network security and windows platform best practices.

Applicant may possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Required

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Moderate Traveler (10-50%): The incumbent may at times be required to travel extensively. Trips may be international and require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights. This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder-level. This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position occasionally requires the ability to lift 25-50 pounds. The incumbent typically works in an office environment however may at times be in the field testing and / or implementing new field applications or interfaces. The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts. This position is responsible for providing 24x7 systems and operations support.

Disclaimer

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 20336

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company

Pay Range: 67,159.00 - 139,620.80 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.