Lead Integration & Automation Engineer

About the position

As a Lead Integration & Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power system automation and industrial control systems including related protocols, serial and network communications, security, and logic programming. Develop and analyze product specifications and functional and validation tests. Write and maintain product documentation including application guides, data sheets, and instruction manuals. Provide technical and market analyses to evaluate proposed products or enhancements. Perform analysis and tests on competing automation products, or perform as technical lead on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain advanced technical expertise in power system integration and automation to lead in the development and enhancement of SEL products.
• Lead in defining, developing, and analyzing product specifications, functional tests, and system validation processes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert or technical lead for projects.
• Diagnose complex customer reported problems with integration and communication features and document issues for developers.
• Lead in the development of technical and market analysis to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in setup and configuration with a broad range of network devices and interfaces.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in electric utility, industrial plant or engineering firm.
• Experience applying and troubleshooting serial, Ethernet, and multiple communication protocols and their application in an electrical power system environment.
• Experience with at least 4 of the following: SEL Protocols, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-103, -101, -104, Modbus, DNP3, PRP, IEEE 1588.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits including top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.