Technical Consultant

General Information:

The objective of the SCADA Engineer position is to support delivery of SCADA/DMS/EMS systems and applications globally. The following are some of the primary objectives of this role:

• Deliver configured systems using Network Control approved product implementation standards
• Acquire working knowledge of regional market needs and help drive standardization in the delivery process
• Ensure adequate documentation of required processes and practices

Your Responsibilities:

• Gather and validate data required to configure NM SCADA/EMS/DMS applications
• Provide technical assistance in evaluating performance and results of SCADA/OMS applications, systems and procedures. 
• Write and maintain functional specifications for new or modified business systems.
• Translate business models into an information system representation.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement plans to test business and functional processes during system development and quality assurance testing.
• Process data to create electric system data models, defining and debugging geospatial databases and other SCADA/DMS/EMS related data.
• Understand and be proficient in the use of NM software.
• Track and identify changes to product documentation and support regional implementation units to understand changes in NM products.
• Create or assist in the writing of user documentation, instructions, and procedures.
• Monitor and document post-implementation problems and revision requests.
• Conduct test of system functions, validate results, detect errors and coordinate resolution of identified problems.
• Monitor system performance and tune software parameters prior to system delivery.
• Review productivity reports and problem records to evaluate performance of computer system.
• Read loading and running instructions for system software such as task scheduling, memory management, computer file system, or controlling computer input and output.
• Write description of steps taken to configure systems and procedures required to implement requested functionality
• Review and/or develop training material and user documentation and verify adequacy for delivered releases.
• Provide problem solving, technical, and business expertise in the design, testing, and deployment of business applications.
• International travel may be required.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or computer science field.
• 2+ years of experience in the IT/IS industry in a technical support or consulting role (preferred).
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI) model and data transmission and communication (preferred).
• Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols such as DNP, IEC870.5, TASE.2 and others is preferred
• Knowledge of programming languages including C and C++
• Knowledge of Fortran (preferred)
• Working knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio
• A basic understanding of Operating systems (Windows and Linux)
• A good understanding of Oracle and other database management systems.
• Positive, proactive personality
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English
• Desired Skills
• A Master’s degree in a technical field or specific experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of the Geo Spatial data modelling and familiarity with the ESRI model and tools
• Knowledge of industry model standards such as the Common Information Model (CIM) standard
• Understanding of power system models