Power Systems Automation Engineer
About The Position
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Studies Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following: Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications, and timelines. Develop detailed engineering designs, schematics, and layouts for power management systems for industrial and commercial facilities. Configure and program automation devices, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), real time automation controllers (RTAC), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Perform testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automation solutions.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions in power management system and microgrid control system projects.
- Strong knowledge of power system components, microgrid architectures, and automation technologies.
- Hands-on experience with automation devices, including PLCs, RTACs HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Industrial control system programming skills especially using IEC-61131-3 programming languages like structured text and function block diagrams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Proven project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver projects on schedule.
- Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC, related to power system automation and microgrid integration.
- Willing to travel at least 20% of the time domestically and abroad
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IEC-61131 programming
- Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.)
- Experience with SEL product configurations.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications, and timelines.
- Develop detailed engineering designs, schematics, and layouts for power management systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
- Configure and program automation devices, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), real time automation controllers (RTAC), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automation solutions.
Benefits
- Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Personal 401(k) options
- Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
- 9 paid sick days
- Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- STEM courses
- Apprenticeships
- Tuition assistance
- Engineering development programs
- Wellness benefits
- Fertility benefits
- Adoption benefits
- Flexible spending benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
