Substation Automation Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

ENERCON’s Substation Group works on power-system modernization amid the growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy. The Power Delivery group is hiring a Substation Automation Engineer. The position may be filled at different engineering levels, with the title and level determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Listed locations are Houston, Texas; Orlando, Florida; Overland Park, Kansas; Kennesaw, Georgia; Covington, Louisiana (hybrid); or remote. The engineer develops and implements substation automation systems and integrates SCADA, RTUs, HMIs, IEDs, and communications equipment. The role includes engineering configuration and documentation, support for cybersecurity and network design, coordination with other engineers and clients, quality reviews, troubleshooting, and field testing and commissioning. Travel to client sites may be required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent on pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews, in accordance with company and client policies. ENERCON may use AI or automated tools to assist with application review and communication, but final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. Applicants may request an accommodation or opt out of automated review or communication by emailing [email protected] before applying; opting out will not negatively affect candidacy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in electric utility, substation automation, SCADA, or control systems engineering.
Familiarity with utility communication protocols including DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, or Modbus.
Understanding of substation protection and control systems and IED applications.
Experience configuring automation equipment, RTUs, gateways, HMIs, or communication processors.
Ability to read and interpret substation drawings, communication diagrams, and protection and control schematics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage time independently, meet deadlines, and provide accurate deliverables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE.
Willingness to travel for client site visits, commissioning activities, and project meetings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
Must pass applicable pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license or equivalent certification.
Five or more years of experience in substation automation, SCADA integration, or utility controls engineering.
Experience with SEL, Novatech, Siemens, GE Vernova, Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, ABB, or similar utility automation platforms.
Hands-on experience with SEL RTAC, SEL-3530 RTAC, SEL Blueframe, Beckwith M-3931, or comparable automation systems.
Knowledge of utility networking, Ethernet switches, fiber-optic communications, and cybersecurity principles.
Experience performing field commissioning activities.
Experience working within electric utility organizations or consulting engineering environments.
Utility-scale transmission or distribution substation experience up to 500 kV.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement substation automation systems, including SCADA, RTU, HMI, and IED integration.
Configure and test communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and Modbus.
Design and develop automation databases, point lists, communication mappings, and control logic.
Configure and commission RTUs, gateways, protocol converters, network switches, and automation controllers.
Develop and maintain automation architecture drawings, communication diagrams, device configuration files, and testing procedures.
Support cybersecurity and network design efforts for modern digital substations.
Coordinate with protection and control engineers, network engineers, project managers, and clients to develop integrated automation solutions.
Perform quality reviews for compliance with client standards and industry best practices.
Troubleshoot automation, communication, and system integration issues.
Provide technical support during system installation, energization, and commissioning.
Conduct field testing and validation of automation systems and communication networks.
Travel to client sites as required for project execution and startup activities.