SCADA Engineer

Description:

Actalent Services has been a leader in providing engineering services and technology solutions for the global market for more than 35 years, with particular expertise in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, embedded systems and manufacturing engineering. With 2,400 dedicated employees across Canada, U.S. and India, Actalent offers comprehensive and innovative solutions, specializing in energy and utilities, transportation, and consumer/industrial products and systems.

Actalent Services has a full-time secondment opening under the role of Telecom SCADA Engineer. The role is starting on a 12-month contract term with strong possibility of contract extensions based on project demands and personal performance. The estimated start date for this assignment is Oct./Nov. 2024. The position falls within the Power Utility’s Telecommunications Department.

Position Location: This role will be based out of Castlegar, BC. The selected candidate could relocate to and commute from Castlegar, Trail or Nelson, BC (30 minutes or less drive).

Minimum Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science or equivalent
• 4-8 years of experience with SCADA (Head End experience preferred)
• Registered P.Eng., P.Tech. or P.L.Eng. (NOTE: EITs will be considered if they are within 1 year of obtaining their P.Eng., candidates with international experience in process for their P.Eng. will also be consider)

Considered an asset, but not required:

• Experience in telecommunication applications, design and engineering
• Experience in SCADA within a Power Utility Environment
• Experience with Wide Area Network (WAN) communication systems
• Experience with Local Area Network (LAN) communication systems
• Experience with very high frequency (VHF) VHF Radio

Job Description

• Participate in telecom-related activities for electrical substation projects.
• Develop Standards for control system operations.
• Develop work processes of SCADA Operations
• Provide technical guidance and support for SCADA Operations
• Develop Operator training materials.
• Participate in operator training.
• Investigate and deploy new technologies as they relate to Telecom, SCADA, and sub systems
• Prepare substation WAN network diagrams and telecom equipment rack/panel front view drawings using Microsoft Visio.
• Create purchase requisitions to order telecom equipment such as: routers, IP phones, SFPs, cellular modems, T1 modems, Wi-Fi access points, etc.
• Provide project engineering support for router installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Provide IP subnet information to Protection and Controls SCADA teams for substation LAN devices such as RTUs.
• Document project tasks and progress in ServiceNow and possess the ability to manage and engineer multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Field Engineers, Network Operations Engineers, Transport Engineers, etc.
• Coordinate with SCADA Engineers in Protection and Controls to assist with RTU configuration.
• Communicate with telecom groups to develop an understanding of current and future technology in the substation.
• Meet project in-service dates as well as project budget requirements as outlined in ServiceNow.
• Coordinate with transmission customers and interconnected companies on associated telecom issues.
• Maintain awareness of NERC requirements related to SCADA and RTU architecture, physical and electronic station security.
• Work under the guidance of Telecom SCADA Engineer II and above employees.
• 10% travel to remote sites.

À propos d’Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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