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Engineering Technologist II

St Petersburg, FL 33710

Posted: 05/07/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 617075 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Engineering Technologist II. Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision. Workers are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise. Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities. Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches. Conducts engineering and related studies. Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files. Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Good written and oral communication skills. Experience in the utility industry. Understanding of basic principles of project management.

Job Description:
  • Provide day-to-day production support of the Duke Florida Energy Management System (EMS)
  • Perform integration, modeling and testing of various SCADA devices and validate data in EMS applications.
  • Update EMS displays as equipment is added/updated in electrical substations.
  • Perform EMS configuration tasks to support user access requests and other control center functionality enhancements.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or 4+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree.
  • 2+ years utility or industrial controls experience
  • Able to work effectively in challenging situations and under time pressure
  • Able to understand and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Understanding of power flow and electrical circuits (Power Triangle)
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills.
  • Able to pass NERC background check.

Desired Qualifications:
  • A working knowledge of SCADA Master/Slave communication protocols as well as RTU configurations, substation design and equipment.
  • Knowledge of SCADA and other EMS applications, including modeling/operations of GE products such as e-terracontrol, e-terrabrowser, e-terrasource
  • General knowledge of networking protocols and equipment
  • Computer programming and development including PERL scripting, XML usage, and Windows Operating Systems

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.