Position Summary:
The Principal Communications Engineer is a subject matter expert in communication systems, including SCADA, tele-protection, and telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves providing advanced engineering expertise, overseeing communication system designs, maintaining company standards, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in communications technologies for secure and reliable system operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the expert for communications system design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Lead design, implementation, and operation of SCADA, automation, tele-protection, and telecommunications systems.
Maintain and update the company's communications standards to reflect the latest technologies and regulations.
Manage contractors and consultants to align communication designs with project goals.
Mentor engineers, promoting technical growth and professional development.
Integrate emerging technologies (networking, cybersecurity, data transmission) into company standards.
Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate communication systems into broader power system projects.
Drive efforts to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve infrastructure reliability and security.
Represent communications engineering in cross-departmental discussions and compliance matters.
Contribute to the five-year work plan and provide project cost estimates.
Stay current with industry trends through professional organizations like EPRI and NATF.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, or Power Systems preferred). Graduate degree and PE license are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years (graduate degree) or 15 years (bachelor's degree) in communications engineering.
Skills:
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Expertise in SCADA, automation, and telecommunications systems
Proficiency with communications design tools and software
Knowledge of fiber optics, microwave radio, land mobile radio systems, and RTUs
Familiarity with cybersecurity and advanced networking technologies
Ability to manage projects and mentor teams effectively
Desired Skills and Experience
Principal Communications Engineer
Position Summary:
The Principal Communications Engineer is a subject matter expert in communication systems, including SCADA, tele-protection, and telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves providing advanced engineering expertise, overseeing communication system designs, maintaining company standards, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation in communications technologies for secure and reliable system operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the expert for communications system design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Lead design, implementation, and operation of SCADA, automation, tele-protection, and telecommunications systems.
Maintain and update the company's communications standards to reflect the latest technologies and regulations.
Manage contractors and consultants to align communication designs with project goals.
Mentor engineers, promoting technical growth and professional development.
Integrate emerging technologies (networking, cybersecurity, data transmission) into company standards.
Collaborate with other engineering teams to integrate communication systems into broader power system projects.
Drive efforts to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve infrastructure reliability and security.
Represent communications engineering in cross-departmental discussions and compliance matters.
Contribute to the five-year work plan and provide project cost estimates.
Stay current with industry trends through professional organizations like EPRI and NATF.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, or Power Systems preferred). Graduate degree and PE license are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years (graduate degree) or 15 years (bachelor's degree) in communications engineering.
Skills:
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Expertise in SCADA, automation, and telecommunications systems
Proficiency with communications design tools and software
Knowledge of fiber optics, microwave radio, land mobile radio systems, and RTUs
Familiarity with cybersecurity and advanced networking technologies
Ability to manage projects and mentor teams effectively