Power System Automation Engineer.

• Communication network equipment 

• Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.

• Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location, isolation and restoration.

• Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software

As an Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  

• Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers

• Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects

• Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction

  • Research of SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions

  • Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)

  • Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.

• Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal

  • Automation Design Specifications and drawings

  • Product configurations

  • Factory testing and procedures

  • Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures

  • Service reports

• Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables, schedule, and project execution from design through commissioning.

This job might be for you if:  

• Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)

• Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research

• Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.

• Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations

• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and Bill of Materials

• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.) 

• Experience with server/client SCADA applications

• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications

• Willing to travel at least 20% of the time domestically and abroad

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with phase I/O style project management

• Experience with SEL product configurations  

• Experience with IEC-61131 programming

• Experience with Python programming

• Experience with IT/OT Network design

• Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)

• Substation safety training

Physical Requirements
None

Pay Range Data - $110,000 - $150,000

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineer level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.