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Cyber-Physical Research Engineer and Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems)
Information Trust Institute
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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The Information Trust Institute is a world-leading institution with a focus on creating more trustworthy critical infrastructure. It has been a central part of over $200M of innovation in cyber-physical research over the past decade and continues to advance the state of understanding in this field. Beyond academic publication, ITI researchers work on putting their solutions into practice and working to get them deployed in the real world.
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The Information Trust Institute at The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for the position of Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems) and Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems), which report to the Principal Research Scientist and Associate Director, ITI. The function and duties vary dependent on the level of the position (regular versus senior) and are as follows:
CYBER-PHYSICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)
The individual in this role will support and propose cyber-physical research activities in the Electric Power Grid through engineering/designing OT technology experimental environments to investigate cyber-physical interactions. This work will be a mixture of fundamental and applied research that aids in advancing the understanding and defense of our nation’s infrastructure.
Specific duties and responsibilities for the Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems) include:
Research
- Propose and support advanced scientific research
- Design and build experimental testbed environments to aid research validation
- Install and configure power system testbed hardware and related software
- Determine hardware and software requirements and recommendations to meet research challenges, aiding in the development of solutions if no commercial option is available
- Work with students, faculty, staff, and other researchers to propose and execute research efforts to advance the state of science
- Perform HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) power system studies, such as power flow, transient stability and EMTP using Opal-RT and RTDS
Administrative
- Assist and support the power engineering activities to achieve scientific research
- Create and maintain documentation for testbed configurations, systems, studies and experiments
- Produce documentation, project reports, training, and other written material related to research efforts
- Interact with industry partners while fostering a deeper research collaboration
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering with a power system emphasis, or a related scientific field
- Experience designing substation architectures and deployable solutions
- Experience with power system design and analysis, such as power flow studies and transient stability studies
- Experience with substation design and implementation, such as protection systems and equipment selection
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering with a power system emphasis, or a related scientific Two or more years related work experience
- Experience with network communications and cyber security
- Experience designing and conducting HIL simulation using Opal-RT and RTDS
- Hands-on experience with installing and configuring power system hardware and software (e.g., ABB, SEL, GE, Novatech)
- Experience with power system protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, 61850)
- Experience and interest in DER, Microgrids, FACTS, and other emerging topics
- Experience with data analysis to support validation of experiment results
- Experience with project management and time management
- ICS vendor equipment training (e.g., configuring, using, and architecting systems)
- EIT or PE certification
- Ability to work on a team and individually
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, e.g. writing proposals or presenting work
- Understanding of and capability to do electrical control wiring
SENIOR CYBER-PHYSICAL RESEARCH ENGINEER (POWER SYSTEMS)
The Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems) will supervise and direct the research engineering team to provide cyber-physical system expertise and support for activities in Smart Grid research and development. They will also coordinate research engineering efforts in conjunction with cybersecurity experts to meet project R&D goals, develop power engineering implementation plans, studies and experiments for realistic execution of R&D efforts, and facilitate collaboration between technology creators and technology adopters to test and validate newly developed technologies. This work will be a mixture of fundamental and applied research that aids in advancing the understanding and defense of our nation’s infrastructure.
Specific duties and responsibilities for the Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems) include:
Research
- Propose and support advanced scientific research
- Architect and support research and development of ITI’s Smart Grid R&D activities with novel approaches to realizing ITI’s research mission
- Design and build experimental testbed environments to aid research validation
- Assume the primary responsibilities in a team of power engineers to execute a research plan and fulfill the objectives for various R&D efforts related to cyber security of the electric grid
- Develop and direct realistic implementation & resource management plans for power engineering related resources
- Problem solve, analyze and think critically to find solutions to accomplish research goals in a timely and effective manner
- Set up, maintain, and administer power grid hardware and related software
- Develop and maintain a catalog of cyber-induced power scenarios to develop and explore the attack and defense space throughout the operation of the grid
- Determine hardware and software requirements and recommendations to meet research challenges, aiding in the development of solutions if no commercial option is available
- Install and configure power system testbed hardware and related software
- Work with students, faculty, staff, and other researchers to propose and execute research efforts to advance the state of science
- Perform HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) power system studies, such as power flow, transient stability and EMTP using Opal-RT and RTDS
Administrative
- Contribute to research publication, reports, deliverables and dissemination of results.
- Lead and assist in attracting and executing new cyber-related research funding in the smart grid.
- Mentor and advance other researchers by training, advising, and providing constructive feedback to aid in their skill advancement.
- Create and maintain documentation for all cyber physical configurations, systems, studies, training, and user materials.
- Interact with industry partners to foster deeper research collaboration
- Assist and support the power engineering activities to achieve scientific research
- Interact with industry partners while fostering a deeper research collaboration
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering with a power system emphasis, or a related scientific field
- Two or more years related work experience with cyber-physical systems
- Experience designing substation architectures and deployable solutions
- Experience with power system design and analysis, such as power flow studies and transient stability studies
- Experience leading and working effectively in a team environment in addition to working in a self-directed, proactive, and creative manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Engineering with a power system emphasis, or a related scientific field
- Five years of experience in power system hardware and theory
- Experience with network communications and cyber security
- Experience in working on multiple projects while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Hands-on experience configuring and installing ICS equipment (e.g., relays) to achieve project objectives
- Experience designing and conducting HIL simulation using Opal-RT and RTDS
- Hands-on experience with installing and configuring power system hardware and software (e.g., ABB, SEL, GE, Novatech)
- Experience with power system protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, 61850)
- Experience and interest in DER, Microgrids, FACTS, and other emerging topics
- Experience with data analysis to support validation of experiment results
- Experience with project management and time management
- Successful track record being a PI/Co-PI on research efforts with Industry, DOE, DHS, or other federal funding agency.
- ICS vendor equipment training (e.g., configuring, using, and architecting systems)
- EIT or PE certification
- Knowledge of substation design and implementation, such as protection systems and equipment selection
- Ability to work on a team and individually
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, e.g. writing proposals or presenting work
- Understanding of and capability to do electrical control wiring
The Cyber-Physical Research Engineer and Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer (Power Systems) positions are full-time, benefits-eligible academic professional positions appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To apply for this position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references by July 15, 2020. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date. For further information regarding application procedures, contact Kelsey Krok at krok2@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
College Name or Administrative Unit:Engineering Category:6-Research Title:Cyber-Physical Research Engineer and Senior Cyber-Physical Research Engineer - Information Trust Institute (132264) Open Date:06/18/2020 Organization Name:Information Trust Institute
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