SCADA and Control Engineer

Job ID

5693

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s (SLAC) Facilities and Operations (F&O) Division manages one of the world’s premier science facilities on a 400-acre Stanford site with 150+ structures comprised of office and research facilities for the Department of Energy. We are a service organization committed to the support and success of the Laboratory's Scientific Mission by providing safe and responsive engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a SCADA and Control Engineer to support the Instrumentation and Controls Division in the Facilities & Operations Directorate. The Instrumentation and Controls Division is responsible for the engineering controls for all facilities and accelerator support systems throughout SLAC. The Controls Engineer will design, develop, upgrade, configure, build, commission, test and maintain Electrical SCADA, Sustainability including software real-time control, data acquisition, and monitoring systems. The Controls Engineer will support the efforts of Electrical Engineers, Associate Engineers and Technicians within the Department, collaborate with other Engineers within the F&O Directorate, and interact with other SLAC departments, DOE labs, and the international accelerator community. This position reports to the Instrumentation & Controls System Manager within the Instrumentation and Controls Division in the F&O Directorate of SLAC. In addition, today SLAC and F&O Division has current infrastructure project investments allocated to AI/ML. F&O sees tremendous opportunities for a SCADA and Control Engineer to be part a collaborate team that will integrate data collection, instrumentation, and controls in utilities infrastructure projects to enable future applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for science.

We are seeking a Facilities Engineer with a strong background in electrical power control and protection engineering to design, construct, operate, and maintain of SCADA system for power distribution.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Perform facilities engineering responsibilities involving the planning, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and utilities. May serve as project leader in area of expertise for a major group of ongoing, technically complex projects with large budgets and requiring substantial coordination.

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in SLAC power systems.

• Design and develop SCADA systems for substation operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Develop and review Network design, IT hardware, and other communication specifications.

• Develop and review point lists and mappings in/for HMI configuration files, RTAC, and other substations devices.

• Collaborate with electrical operation engineers and technicians to understand the requirements and specifications for SCADA systems in substation automation.

• Install, configure, and commission SCADA hardware and software in substations.

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

• Monitor SCADA systems to identify and resolve any issues or abnormalities in power transmission or equipment performance.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure the integrity and security of SCADA systems.

• Provide technical guidance and support to field staff regarding SCADA system operations and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SCADA systems with other substation devices, such as remote terminal units (RTUs) and protective relays.

• Stay updated with advancements in SCADA technology and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and reliability.

• Develop and maintain documentation related to SCADA systems, including configuration files, system diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

• Manage and troubleshoot databases related to SCADA

• Provide assessment, design, and technical recommendations; may include development and implementation.

• Develop and define scopes of work and estimates.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans on less complex activities.

• Plan, research, formulate, and prepare project analyses in area of expertise.

• Prepare, review, and analyze projects' technical plans and specifications for sound design, conformance with design guidelines and other related criteria, and pertinent codes or standards.

• Manage design activity or projects in area of expertise, and/or manage contractor activities.

• Represent department on specific project teams and review committees.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering discipline. Minimum five years of directly related experience in the field of high voltage substation design and, particularly relay and RTAC settings,

• Experience managing complex projects.

• Proficient in using ETAP and Zenon software.

• Proven experience working with SCADA systems in a substation environment.

• Strong knowledge of SCADA protocols, such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.

• Familiarity with electrical power systems and substation automation.

• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide effective solutions.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.

• Proficiency with standard desktop applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Knowledge of scheduling, project management tools, and resources.

• Knowledge and proficiency with engineering software related to assignments.

• Understanding and ability to perform/evaluate lifecycle cost analysis.

• Deep technical knowledge in the area of expertise.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to monitor and control scope, schedule, and budget.

• Ability to identify and mitigate potential project risk components.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Experience with Network and Firewall Requirements and associated designs.

• Development of advanced automation and associated logic schemes.

• HMI development

• Substation P&C setting and design experience.

• Knowledge of NERC/CIP requirements and associated designs.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience in implementing security measures for SCADA systems.

Certification and License:

• Professional Electrical Engineering License in the State of California, preferred

SLAC employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs and maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken presented messages.

• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for the environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

• Classification Title: Facilities Engineer 2

• Grade: I Job code: 4352

• Duration: Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $108,000 - $131,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.