Substation Automation Engineer

Siemens • Wendell, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substation Automation Engineer designs, implements, and maintains automation systems for medium- and high-voltage electrical substations. The role configures and tests RTUs and PLCs for protection and control schemes, develops applications using IEC 61850 and other relevant communication protocols, and creates and supports control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents.

The engineer prepares and performs Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), including commissioning. They lead technical aspects of projects, guide team members, and serve as a primary customer contact for troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle. The position is based at the Wendell, North Carolina office/site and requires approximately 50–70% domestic travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in the job offered or as a Field Service Technician or Electronics Technician.
• Experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Project Technical Lead experience.
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, and three-line and one-line diagrams for medium- or high-voltage substation systems.
• Advanced knowledge of at least one automation product and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL, or ABB Communication Network Technologies, including design and hardware configuration.
• Experience with communication protocols such as IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC 103, IEC 101, IEC 104, Profinet, and Profibus.
• Substation automation commissioning experience.
• Factory and site testing experience in automation and control systems.
• Work experience with Micro Grid Systems and power utilities as customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems for medium- and high-voltage electrical substations.
• Configure and test RTUs and PLCs for protection and control schemes.
• Develop applications using IEC 61850 and other relevant communication protocols.
• Create and support control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents.
• Prepare and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), including commissioning.
• Lead technical aspects of projects and guide team members.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level