Power Systems Controls Engineer
$90,000–$130,000 year
On-siteAurora, Ohio, United States
Aurora, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$90,000–$130,000 yearBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Create functional specifications, sequence of operations, and bill of materials for Microgrid and Power System Automation solutions. Develop, test, and deploy PLCs, DCS, RTACs, IEDs, and HMIs while supporting electrical designers with project drawing packages. Execute Factory and Site Acceptance Testing plans, perform loop checks, and lead start-up and commissioning activities for Power System Automation and Microgrid deployments. Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and conduct customer training. Requires 3-6 years of controls experience and 25% travel for site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
- 3-6 years of relevant controls experience
- Working knowledge of the following automation functions or similar. (Generator Synchronization, Automatic System Islanding, Load Shedding, Main-Tie-Main, Paralleling Switchgear, Operational Dispatch)
- Working experience with any of the following technology providers or equivalent. (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.)
- Working experience with any of the communication protocols common in the Power Industry (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, OPC, BACnet, etc.)
- Travel expectations are 25% for customer meetings, site visits and field duties.
Desired Qualifications
- PE License
- Ability to lead others in accomplishing portions of project scope and provide project leadership.
- Additional years of experience are welcome.
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