Substation Communications Engineer - Design & Security

Hatch; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Power Substation Communication Engineer to join the Energy team in Amarillo, TX. This role involves working within a multi-discipline team to develop and review sophisticated electrical designs for substations. Responsibilities include creating SCADA systems, evaluating design effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with skills in communication protocols and cyber security measures. Travel to client sites may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including NEC, NESC, and IEEE.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills including English proficiency.
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical design packages for substations.
• Evaluate design efficacy, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Create SCADA point lists and HMI programs.
• Implement cyber security measures on substation devices.

Skills

Electrical design packages

Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3)

SCADA systems

Interpersonal communication skills

Cyber security architecture

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 94711

Job Category: Project Engineering; Consulting; Energy; Engineering

Location: Amarillo, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Power Substation Communication Engineer to join the Energy team in eGRID, USA. The candidate can be in any one of these following locations: Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN, or Amarillo, TX.

The global energy transition is upon us. As we shift to a low carbon world, meeting the growing demand for energy will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. While the market is challenging, these challenges present the biggest opportunities and catalysts for change.

Hatch’s Energy group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our team today and help make a difference!

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Works within a multi-discipline team to develop and/or review efficient and reliable electrical design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
• Reviews standard substation drawings and equipment configuration requirements related to these systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocol, such as Modbus RTU,
• Modbus TCP, DNP3.0, Ethernet/IP
• Evaluates a design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Investigates root causes of failures to maintain quality and recommend improvements.
• Create SCADA point lists, remote terminal unit (RTU) programs, human-machine interfaces (HMI’s), meter programs, metering overviews, and calculations under the supervision of a lead engineer.
• Develop complete design packages for site network and communication architectures compliant with the client and regulatory requirements.
• Implements sound cyber security architecture and configurations on substation devices. Applies NERC CIP compliance requirements.
• Reviews internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.

Travel: Travel to client sites as required.

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.
• A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.

Preferred

• A Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Prior utility consulting experience
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.

Reports to: Manager, Power Delivery & Integration, eGRID (Energy)

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65+ years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization.

Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Apply now!

Why join us?

• Work with to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.