Gas and Electric SCADA Analyst I, II, Senior or Principal

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Entry level professional role with early ownership of defined workstreams. Training is provided in the first months; the analyst is expected to independently execute routine updates and data maintenance as proficiency grows, with progressive expansion of responsibilities across gas and electric SCADA environments.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $66,950 - $100,500 
Level II: $79,400 - $119,100
Senior: $93,150 - $139,900 
Principal: $97,150 - $160,150 

Reporting Relationship: SCADA Systems Manager

Location: Rapid City, SD

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
•    Administer and maintain SCADA, FEP, OPCUA and related databases, build/maintain one line diagrams, tabular displays, complete point-to-point checkout to established standards.
•    Configure and maintain FEP and AutoSol polling of RTU/IED field devices with a variety of protocols (e.g., DNP3/Modbus); investigate and resolve routine data quality and communication issues, collaborating or escalating as needed to ensure consistency for real-time systems. Document findings, corrective actions, and compliance related aspects of supporting comms.
•    Troubleshooting support for SCADA/EMS/DMS/GMS AND Gas applications with configuration, testing, remediation, and documenting findings or corrective actions.
•    Provide responsive support to Electric System Operations and Gas Control; implement timely display/point corrections to ensure real time accuracy and document changes as required.
•    Own assigned tasks for project work, field changes, and documentation; participate as needed in system outages and recovery and post-event analysis.

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Owns assigned deliverables and independently executes routine updates and troubleshooting.
•    Escalates non-routine or system-wide changes.

What Is Required:
All Levels: 
•    Associate's Degree in engineering/technology related to SCADA, industrial control systems, electrical power systems, or gas pipeline systems, or equivalent experience.
•    This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
•    This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
Level I:  
•    Strong technical aptitude; ability to learn new systems as technology evolves.
Level II: 
•    Three or more years of utility operations experience, combined with Gas/Electric SCADA systems experience.
Senior: 
•    Five or more years of utility operations experience, combined with Gas/Electric SCADA system experience.
Principal: 
•    Seven or more years of utility operations experience, combined with Gas/Electric SCADA systems experience.

What Is Desired:
•    No prior SCADA or utility experience required; training provided
•    Familiarity with both gas and electric utility operations and control center practices.
•    Ability to update and maintain displays and one-lines (no coding required).
•    Basic familiarity with networking concepts (routers, switches, firewalls) and communication protocols.
•    Awareness of security and compliance expectations applicable to SCADA (NERC/CIP, PHMSA context).
•    Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple groups to execute work using multiple communication forums; email, chat, phone, verbal, etc.
•    Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
 

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.