General Purpose

This position is responsible for the supervision of the Power Systems Coordinators; and the design, installation, maintenance of BED’s supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and communication with field devices to ensure reliability of the distribution system. 

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise, coach, motivate, and lead employees of the Grid Services area, including holding employees accountable for achieving desired results.
• Conduct performance reviews and develop training opportunities for Power System Coordinators.
• Supervise and assist the Power System Coordinators in the restoration of critical system outages.
• Prepare annual operating and capital budget for the Grid Services area.
• Perform SCADA network administrator tasks, upgrades, and replacement.
• Responsible for real time integrity, reliability, and documentation of the SCADA Network, SCADA Control System, and SCADA fiber system.
• Develop, design, and install SCADA servers.
• Develop, maintain, and update SCADA databases, point lists of data transferred between control center and field devices, calculations, screens/displays, and video wall.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA security standards in collaboration with BED’s IT Department to ensure the integrity of the SCADA system.
• Assist with the design and configuration of network and communication systems for human machine interface, remote terminal units, intelligent electronic devices, distributed generation, microgrids, and battery storage.
• Assures compliance with all operating procedures related to SCADA and control center.
• Inform other department of field changes and operating characteristics of distribution devices.
• Learn and perform the duties of Power Systems Coordinator on an as needed basis.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as required.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-3057 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required, reasonable accommodations will be considered.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in SCADA, servers and networks, or automation and PLC.
• Demonstrable proficiency with development and troubleshooting skills in real-time data acquisition system.
• Ability to keep abreast of current technologies and procedures.
• Must have demonstrated abilities in effective leadership, communication, and creation of environments in which employees feel supported, motivated, and highly productive.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects within established deadlines required.
• Professional behavior that reflects excellent customer service and encourages working partnerships with internal (e.g. employee) and external (e.g. ratepayer) customers is required.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Vermont driver’s license required.
• Ability to attend evening meetings, and travel to conferences, workshops or other professional meetings required.
• Wear of personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, fire retardant overalls, etc. is required when working outside.
• Ability to work outside where there is exposure to heat/cold or moisture, hazardous materials, energized wires/equipment, and traffic.
• Ability to work in and around energized, high voltage equipment, in accordance with all applicable safety requirements.
• Answering phone calls after business hours is required.
• Ability to work long hours to accommodate workload or emergencies.
• Provides after hours SCADA and outage restoration support during critical outages.