Job Description
A client is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a contract position that can sit in Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY. This engineer will assist with updating the SCADA systems and primarily work on automating and configuring these tasks within the security gateways. When projects are assigned to the group, they will get information on what is occurring at the substation and the RTU upgrade status. This engineer will configure settings, monitor devices and update firmware on the RTUs. A skilled candidate will have past experience building configuration files for gateways and servers in the field and have scripting skills to automate the tasks using either Python or PowerShell.
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Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience building SCADA configuration files for gateways and servers in the field
Experience scripting tasks with Python or PowerShell
Working experience with Servers, IT Hardware or Firmware
Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
Excellent communication skills
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
IT Utility experience
Knowledge of substation equipment, protection relays, and communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
Familiarity with power system operations, transmission networks, and grid control.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.