Engineering Technologist II

Job Title: Engineering Technologist II
Location: Charlotte, NC 28262
Contract length: 28-Month Contract
Pay: $30/hr - $35.22/hr

Engineering Technologist II Qualifications

• Experience in the electric utility industry.
• Experience working in a control center environment for an electric utility.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Distribution SCADA and Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
• Knowledge of electric power systems and their components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and Outlook.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field preferred, along with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience; or 5 to 10 years of equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Engineering Technologist II Description

• Monitor and Maintain: Oversee the performance of substation and feeder SCADA devices, determine corrective actions, and issue maintenance requests. Operate devices as needed for problem resolution or to support field activities.
• Commissioning and Installation: Commission new and replacement SCADA devices. Assist in installing, programming, and maintaining process system equipment used for DMS, SCADA, OMS, etc., to ensure continuous operation.
• Diagnose and Resolve: Diagnose software, hardware, and communications problems on real-time distribution process systems using multiple networks and communications technologies.
• Modeling and Optimization: Ensure new SCADA devices are correctly modeled into the systems and that field engineering uses SCADA devices effectively by relocating devices as needed.
• Proficiency and Knowledge: Acquire proficiency in DMS, OMS, SCADA, and other client systems and field control equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems.
• Ensure the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Conduct engineering and related studies.
• Strive to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.