SCADA Engineer

Job Location: Manassas, VA

Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizen or Green Card Holder

JOB DESCRIPTION

Configures, maintains and supports the SCADA and Load Management

infrastructure to ensure its reliable, safe and secure operation.

Maintains the SCADA and Load Management systems in a compliant manner

and demonstrates compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Here

are the key requirements and responsibilities for this role:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Designs, configures, and maintains the SCADA and Load Management

infrastructure in accordance with NOVEC policies, regulatory

standards and industry best practices.

- Documents tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards

such as infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of

significant changes, system configurations, access reviews and

equipment disposal.

- Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and

cyber security of the SCADA system.

- Programs SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including

IEDs, RTUs and meters.

- Maintains and supports SCADA servers, databases, data historian,

SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian and

engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems

including: ACS, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load

page) and delivery point meters. Manages NOVEC relationship with

key hardware and software vendors.

- Creates and updates SCADA operator displays and databases.

- Ensures communications and coordination with Power Supply to

implement peak demand load shedding programs.

- Responsible for Department functions and roles related to OT Cyber

Security Plan and OT Cyber Incident Response Plan.

- Coordinates SCADA infrastructure and display activities with NOVEC’s

Electric Operations staff.

- Coordinates ICCP database and coordinates data exchange with outside

entities.

- Participates in internal and external audits as a subject matter

expert.

- Provides supervision for 1-3 SCADA Analyst(s) responsible for the

administration and technical support of the SCADA and Load

Management system. Includes performance management, goal setting

and development plans for employees.

- Provides technical support to internal staff for maintained systems.

- Directs and assists in recovery efforts.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS maintained for effective coordination and

communication.

- INTERNAL: Communicates within department and with other departments

regarding project coordination and planning. Share engineering

studies, information, updates, projects and training. Interacts

with Accounting regarding procurement, specifications,

inventories, invoicing and power plant issues. Works with LMIT

group to obtain software acquisition and maintenance, and computer

upgrades.

- EXTERNAL: Maintain the highest level of quality customer service

through various forms of communication, as well as proactive and

professional relationships with customers within the business

community and the general public. Acts as a liaison for vendors,

marketing representatives, contractors and consultants to discuss

contracts, specifications, change orders, construction management

and invoice approvals, as applicable. Works with suppliers to

coordinate system requirements for proper operation of equipment.

Interacts with SCADA software provider regarding software

applications, maintenance and updates.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information

Systems or a related field is required or equivalent combination

of education and experience.

- Three or more years of experience configuring, maintaining and

troubleshooting SCADA or equivalent distributed control systems

(DCS) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Strong computer and networking skills.

- Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, LINUX,

Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization,

security event monitoring and configuration management software.

- Demonstrated proficiency with administrating, programming and

troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displays.

- Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts,

processes and procedures.

- Basic understanding of NERC CIP standards.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work with people having varying technical skill levels.

- Ability to manage projects and time effectively to meet strict

deadlines. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a

team, with little to no supervision.

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.