SCADA Systems Engineer – Grid & Communications

Homer Electric Association; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans (401(k) / Roth / etc)

Employer retirement contributions

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Homer Electric Association in Alaska seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead planning, develop layouts, and monitor transmission, distribution and substation design for system reliability. This onsite, full-time role reports to the Operational Technology Manager and offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

The successful candidate will coordinate protection schemes, SCADA functions, and communications infrastructure, and ensure compliance with codes and

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field; degree required or 6 years experience in lieu
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience
• Satisfactory completion of EI/EIT/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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, develop layouts and recommendations for transmission, distribution and substation design and preventative maintenance to insure total system reliability.
• Lead planning, develop, design, specify, review, analyze and correct 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 to support Corporate and SCADA networks, HEA radio system and other systems.
• Develop and implement standards and specifications for design and construction of Cooperative generation, transmission, distribution, SCADA and communication systems ensuring compliance to codes and standards

Skills

SCADA systems

Project planning

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

EI/EIT/FE exam (preferred)

Tools

PE license (preferred)

Alaska Driver's license

Job description

Homer Electric Association in Alaska seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead planning, develop layouts, and monitor transmission, distribution and substation design for system reliability. This onsite, full-time role reports to the Operational Technology Manager and offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

The successful candidate will coordinate protection schemes, SCADA functions, and communications infrastructure, and ensure compliance with codes and