Senior Automation Engineer

Powell

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. Based out of our Acheson Powell Service Division location, the Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for applying innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Key responsibilities include engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions as well as intelligent products in MV/LV switchgear applications.

Requirements

BS in a technical discipline, preferably an Electrical Engineer, from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry working experience is required.
Expertise and experience in at least one of the following is required: Automation and Control systems, Protective Relay programming and commissioning, PLC applications for Switchgear
Experience developing, integrating, installing, and commissioning industrial control systems using PLC and HMI solutions.
Experience with PLC logic programming and HMI programming.
Experience with common industrial protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP3, Profibus, etc.
Knowledge of 3 phase power is required.
Experience configuring, testing, and commissioning relays.
Excellent customer relation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills.
Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently, able to adapt to change, self-starter, innovative, and willing to make a difference.
Skilled with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of basic electrical theory and electrical power distribution equipment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulation.
Must possess a valid driver license with a clean record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, and ABB software a plus.
Experience with SEL, GE, and Siemens microprocessor relays is plus.
Business system experience in Oracle a plus.

Responsibilities

Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings
Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.
Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith.
Design and configure SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or SEL RTAC AcSELerator Diagram Builder
Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP 3.0, etc.
Develop PLC based electrical system monitoring and controls solutions.
Participate in and develop documentation for factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT respectively), as well as perform start-up and commissioning activities as required.
Ensure that the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.