Automation & Controls Engineer

DNV Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Group is seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer in Austin, TX to design and implement control system solutions for utility, renewable energy, and industrial projects. The role emphasizes PLC programming, SCADA development, and field commissioning.

You will configure PLCs, RTUs, gateways, and SCADA systems, develop control narratives and IO mappings, and troubleshoot protocols like Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, and OPC-UA. FAT/SAT and cybersecurity aspects are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with control system design for utility or industrial clients preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control system solutions for utility and industrial clients.
• Configure PLCs, RTUs, gateways, PPC platforms, and SCADA systems.
• Develop control narratives, I/O mappings, and communication matrices.
• Configure and troubleshoot Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, and OPC-UA.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Support cybersecurity best practices for ICS.
• Investigate and resolve field communication and control issues.
• Develop technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Industrial protocols

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

OPC-UA

Field commissioning

Control narratives

I/O mappings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming tools

SCADA software

Job description

We are seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer to support advanced control system implementation for utility, renewable energy, and industrial infrastructure projects.

This role is heavily focused on controls integration, PLC programming, SCADA development, communication protocols, and field commissioning.

What you'll do

• Design and implement control system solutions for utility and industrial clients.
• Configure PLCs, RTUs, gateways, PPC platforms, and SCADA systems.
• Develop control narratives, I/O mappings, and communication matrices.
• Configure and troubleshoot communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, and OPC-UA.
• Perform FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Support cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
• Investigate and resolve field communication and control issues.
• Develop technical documentation and training materials.