Engineering Associate 1

CPS Energy -
San Antonio, TX

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Job Details

5 hours ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Spreadsheets
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Productivity software
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Pay Grade

This position is a Remote SCADA Field Engineer

Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level

Deadline to Apply: August 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST

Position Summary

This position will function as the SCADA Field Engineer providing engineering and subject matter expert technical support of new and existing technology involving the remote SCADA field devices and integration to advanced SCADA applications. This position is also to assist in the maintenance and support of the Remote SCADA field device compliance and asset management software(s) and will review, evaluate, and assist the Remote SCADA team to implement software and firmware updates.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Innovates and facilitates deployment and testing of new and existing technology involving the remote SCADA field devices and working with other SCADA teams to integrate with advanced SCADA applications like Downtown Network VaultGard, Volt/VAR Optimization (VVO), Fault Location and Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR), MicroGrid, and Distributive Energy Resources (DER) e.g. batter storage sites, generators, and solar sites
Stays current with SCADA vendor equipment releases, developing technologies and industry trends especially as related to cybersecurity and safety to provide solutions and process improvements for business benefits and efficiencies
Assists in maintaining the compliance and asset software application(s) for all Remote SCADA field equipment assets used on the Renewable Energy, Gas, Fossil Generation and Electric Transmission, Substation &Distribution systems
Works with EITS, Security, and Enterprise Networks to ensure field devices are secure from physical and cyber-attacks
Ensures SCADA database accuracy by performing SCADA point checkouts with SCADA programmers and field personnel to ensure reliable and accurate representation of SCADA models in real-time operations
Identify remote SCADA field device issues or enhancement opportunities and coordinate with equipment vendor to develop a firmware update and test plan
Lead or facilitate advanced debugging of SCADA protocols to ensure accurate and optimal telemetry behavior across all field assets
Provide recommendations to field personnel, other SCADA engineers and operations to ensure maximum accuracy, situational awareness, and cyber security is achieved through-out the field SCADA architecture
Ensure regulatory compliance by creating, maintaining, and verifying SCADA cyber security controls as well as related documentation
Minimal financial responsibility
Assisting with the development and implementation of internal work processes, standard operating procedures, and training material
Assist with gathering information for both internal and external customers
Attends seminars, continuing education opportunities for professional development
Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Ensures operational processes and procedures are compliant and consistent with established department policies
Assign and direct technical work of others including vendors and consultants
Use technical expertise and creativity to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that increase value delivered to CPS Energy operations and customers

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Basic knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures

Ability to work in a team environment, coordinating with other related areas to complete tasks and projects

Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the organization

Ability to perform multiple work activities with a minimum of supervision and prioritize workload effectively

Ability to use personal initiative to recognize needs and research skills to solve problems when necessary

Ability to work call duty and occasional unscheduled work in the evenings, weekends, or holidays after experience level permits

Ability to travel occasionally, to off-site work, to seminars, manufacturing plant inspections, etc.

Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License in State of Texas

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer In Training (EIT) designation from Texas Board of Professional Engineers or Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with electric distribution or transmission systems
Technical writing experience or college course work in technical writing
Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
Experience with SAP and Work Manager software
Experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Eaton VaultGard, or similar vendor RemoteTerminal Unit (RTU) equipment including configuration and database maintenance
Knowledge of SCADA and Common communication Protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850 and TCP/IP
Experience with utility Transmission, Distribution or Gas operations and real-time system architectures
Familiarity with NERC CIP, NIST cyber security controls and other BES reliability standards
Knowledge and fluent use of Windows/Linux Operating systems and scripting languages (shell, python)
Experience with and ability to configure and read output of ASE test set or Wireshark protocol analyzer for protocol level debugging
Experience troubleshooting telemetry errors and performance problems as they relate to SCADA systems

Competencies

Working with Ambiguity

Communicates Effectively

Setting a Strategic Vision

Driving for Results

Building and Supporting Teams

Minimum Education

Bachelors of Science degree in an engineering field from an ABET accredited four-year college or university

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.

Employee may potentially be exposed to hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, noisy and dusty environment.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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