Project Engineer Power Automation
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Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What youll do:
- The Project Engineer will be working on simple to complex utility and/or industrial power automation projects with a team and independently from assisting with scope estimating and proposals through detailed design and equipment procurement to systems integration and commissioning and startup
- Design and develop control systems architectures selecting appropriate hardware and software components and creating control algorithms to meet project requirements
- Integrate control systems with existing or new equipment ensuring seamless communication and compatibility between different components configuring RTUs programming PLCs configuring HMIs and integrating varying data acquisition systems
- Conduct testing and commissioning activities to verify the functionality and performance of control systems; troubleshooting debugging and optimizing to meet desired specifications and performance requirements and identify opportunities for system enhancements and optimization
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of control system designs configurations and modifications.
- Generate technical reports and provide regular updates to project stakeholders on the progress and status of control system implementations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to include substation engineers protection and control engineers and distribution engineers to ensure effective coordination and integration of control systems with other systems
- Ensure compliance with industry standards regulations and best practices in control system design and implementation adhering to safety protocols cybersecurity measures and relevant codes and standards
- Manage control system-related projects including planning scheduling resource allocation and budget management
- Identify and resolve control system issues performing root cause analysis and implanting corrective actions
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Control Systems Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
- 4 years of related experience preferably in and around an electric utility environment including substations BESS and switchgear.
- Knowledge of multiple utility industry leading vendor platforms architectures and data communications for RTU HMI and SCADA systems such as but not limited to SEL Eaton Novatech GE Vernova Survalent Inductive Automation Aveva/Wonderware and OSI.
- Solid understanding of system data collection database management alarm management and data analytics that support clients operations and business decisions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with multiple industrial leading vendor platforms architectures and data communications for PLC HMI and SCADA systems such as but not limited to GE Vernova Rockwell Automation Emerson Modicon for hardware and GE Cimplicity Inductive Automation Ignition Aveva/Wonderware and OSI for software.
- 5 years of related Experience in industrial settings such as manufacturing energy and institutional environments.
- Knowledge and experience with IEC61850.
Why Join Us
At ENTRUST Solutions Group we are a community of over 3000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company we provide comprehensive engineering consulting and automation services to various industries including gas and electric utilities telecommunication service providers pipeline operators and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about our industry and looking for a place to grow your career we would love to hear from you!
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
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