Power System Automation Engineer
Job Summary
Communication network equipment
Configuration of real-time controllers to serve as RTUs.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) or server to an upstream SCADA client.
Configuration of real-time controllers to perform custom logic such as automatic system fault location isolation and restoration.
Configuration of workstations for power system analytic software
As an Automation Engineer a typical day might include the following:
Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers
Joins customer meetings to provide SEL equipment expertise and recommendations for future and active projects
Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance and general high-level direction
Research of SEL equipment third-party equipment and solutions
Branching into OT network solutions (Layer 1 Layer 2 Architecture and Applications Data Flow)
Research of emerging technologies and trends within and beyond their focus area.
Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal
Automation Design Specifications and drawings
Product configurations
Factory testing and procedures
Field safety preparations and commissioning procedures
Service reports
Technical lead of the project engineering team that will define deliverables schedule and project execution from design through commissioning.
This job might be for you if:
Understanding of project engineering scope in relation to project budget (labor and equipment)
Ownership of schedule and a self-starter for research
Professional communication skills to be the direct technical contact for customers and colleagues.
Designing of control logic schemes and network configurations
Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings DC/AC Schematics and Bill of Materials
Experience with industry standard communication protocols (IEC-61850 DNP Modbus etc.)
Experience with server/client SCADAapplications
Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications
Willing to travel at least 20%of the time domestically and abroad
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with phase I/O style project management
Experience with SELproduct configurations
Experience with IEC-61131 programming
Experience with Python programming
Experience with IT/OT Network design
Experience with IT/OT Network troubleshooting (Wireshark)
Substation safety training
Physical Requirements
None
Pay Range Data - $110000 - $150000
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience training knowledge and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Engineer level and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background we may consider you for a different level with compensation aligned accordingly.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical prescription dental vision life and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses apprenticeships tuition assistance and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness fertility adoption and flexible spending benefits.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Required Experience:
IC