Automation & Controls Engineer
On-siteMexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Job Summary
Own end-to-end deployment and integration of ETAP Real-Time solutions, including Power Management Systems, Electrical SCADA, and Digital Twin implementations for clients across the Americas and internationally. Configure and integrate RTUs and field devices using industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850, while programming controllers in IEC 61131-3 languages. Design electrical HMI graphics and one-line diagrams, then independently troubleshoot SCADA communication and power management issues before escalating. Perform functional testing, commissioning, and client training at project sites, while proactively identifying risks and guiding junior engineers. This mid-level role offers direct proximity to product teams behind the deployed platform.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience delivering electrical SCADA or power monitoring projects using platforms such as Schneider Power Monitoring Expert, Survalent, GE GridSolutions, or similar
- Demonstrated experience building HMI graphics and configuring device communication within an electrical SCADA or power monitoring environment
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus and DNP3 — point mapping, device configuration, and basic troubleshooting are expected
- Practical experience with industrial networking including IP addressing and communication architecture for automation systems
- Strong computer proficiency with hands-on experience configuring systems, managing software environments, and troubleshooting technical issues independently
- Foundational understanding of electrical power distribution and substation automation concepts sufficient to read a single-line diagram and explain basic system behavior to a client operator
- ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment
Desired Qualifications
- A Plus to have: Experience with OPC UA or IEC 61850 MMS for third-party system integration
- Programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages, specifically Structured Text or Function Block Diagrams, for RTU or PLC automation applications
- Basic familiarity with protective relays and IEDs including connecting to devices and retrieving settings or event records
- Exposure to IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging in a substation automation context
- Field commissioning experience on substation automation or power monitoring projects
- Experience with ADMS, EMS, or Distribution Management Systems
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