Mid-level or Senior SCADA & Synchrophasor Systems Engineer
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We offer a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
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Job Summary
Dominion Resource’s seeks candidates for a Software Systems Engineer position located in Richmond, Virginia. Position responsibilities include supporting a SCADA EMS system and Synchrophasor System used to operate and monitor the Electric Transmission electrical power system and other assets. A broad knowledge and/or willingness to learn a variety of skills from configuration, programming, automation, business operations etc. will be required. It is essential the successful applicant be a highly motivated self-starter that can and will be responsible for their work with minimal direction and supervision. Works independently and as part of the team, this role works with senior engineers to formulates and define specifications for complex software programming applications and to modify/maintain complex existing code.
Responsibilities include:
- Working with an application dealing with the overall operating system and complex in operation and activities.
- Candidate is responsible for working with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments.
- Support SCADA EMS system across Dominion’s electrical system.
- Support Synchrophasor System across Dominion’s electrical system.
- Connect new technologies to existing SCADA EMS system and Synchrophasor system with a variety of protocols
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation
- Plan, design, implement, enhance and maintain complex system
- Monitor and tune performance of SCADA EMS system and Synchrophasor System.
There are two positions available that will be filled at either the Mid-level or Senior level, commensurate with the selected candidates' skills and abilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
SCADA & Synchrophasor Systems Engineer: 2-3+ years directly related experience.
Senior SCADA & Synchrophasor Systems Engineer: 5+ years directly related experience.
- Operating systems knowledge and experience desired: Experience in Windows and Linux Operating Systems
- C++ or similar object-oriented programming languages
- Proficient in one or more of the following scripting languages (Perl, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Linux shell)
- Basic knowledge of electrical operations
Desired attributes
- Self-motivator: examines problems and investigates for solutions; completes projects without direct supervision.
- Uses logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; proficient at analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at first answers.
- Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
- Spends time and the time of others on what is important; zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial aside.
- Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; a constant and consistent top performer; bottom line oriented; pushes self and others for results.
- A relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
- Deadline oriented, 50% - 75%.
- Fast-paced environment, 50% - 75%.
- Will be required to work on call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Requires working on uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Out-of-town work and overnight stays will be required in some departments.
Test Description
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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