Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer

About the role

As a Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer you will design, develop, install, manage and/or maintain equipment used to control and monitor the systems and equipment that control the grid . You will develop functional testing plans and assist technicians with implementation of control systems. You will also be responsible to e nsures these systems and processes operate efficiently, reliably, and safely. Additionally, you will: P lan, coordinate and execute the testing and quality assurance of SCADA and control systems used in power utility substations and distribution systems. Develop functional test plans and support testing and construction crews during implementation. Develop maintenance policies and procedures to ensure the availability of clear, concise, and real-time operational field information for System Control Center dispatch functions. Specification and Configuration of a variety of vendor equipment including, but not limited to: Programmable Logic Controllers Remote Terminal Units (RTU's) Transducers and Meters Communication Processors Gateway devices Electronic Relays used for power system protection Major Equipment (Breaker, Transformer, Bushing etc.) monitoring devices Network equipment including Ethernet switches, routers, terminal servers etc. Human Machine Interface programs and Hardware. Modems, media converters, radios, and other communication devices. *This position is posted with Senior level requirements. See determining qualifications below for other level considerations.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards: T&D Testing Ensures QA activities are well documented, identifies and implements improvements and ensures proper document control to meet NERC reliability audit requirements.
• Production: Control Systems Develops procedures and job aids for design, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the system.
• Production: T&D Testing Performs QA activities for medium to large projects. Develops and enhances QA procedures and policies to ensure system availability and reliability. Reviews work performed by other engineers.
• Knowledge Sharing: Control Systems Function Trains junior engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge Sharing: T&D Testing Identifies training and testing requirements for new and complex control systems; delivers technical training to substation wiremen and technicians and supports meter/relay/SCADA technicians with a wide range of design issues and changing technologies.

Requirements

• Required, Senior Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer level:
• Education Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency.
• Experience Five or more years in related field or four or more years in related field with PE license.
• Valid Driver's License required
• Required, Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer:
• Experience Two or more years in related field
• Preferred:
• Experience commissioning substation control or industrial automation equipment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of various devices used for industrial control systems (PLC, Transducers, I/O devices)
• Thorough knowledge of various major equipment monitoring devices and associated communication and configuration programs

Benefits

Additional Information

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Control Systems T&D Testing Engineer

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