Automation Project Engineer: Power Systems (Travel + ESOP)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer focused on automation. The role centers on data collection from IEDs, logic controls, and data presentation for customers to monitor and control power systems.

You will plan, design, develop, test, and commission automation projects using real-time controllers and network equipment. The position involves leading multiple objectives, conducting research on SEL and third-party equipment, and providing technical guidance

Qualifications

• 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 SCADA applications.
• Experience with design/development suite of HMI applications.
• Willing to travel at least 20% of the time domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Technical leading to assist Project Managers and Salesforce in planning applications for customers.
• Joins customer meetings to provide equipment expertise and recommendations for projects.
• Defines and oversees the execution of multiple objectives with minimal guidance.
• Researches SEL equipment, third-party equipment and solutions.
• Explores OT network solutions (Layer 1, Layer 2, Data Flow).
• Reviews and certifies deliverables for quality standards prior to customer submittal.
• Creates Automation Design Specifications and drawings.
• Prepares product configurations and factory testing procedures.
• Prepares field safety and commissioning procedures.
• Leads project engineering team to define deliverables and schedules.

Skills

Project planning

Schedule ownership

Technical communication

Control logic

Network configs

Electrical drawings

IEC-61850

DNP

Modbus

SCADA apps

HMI design

Wireshark

Travel willingness

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Power Systems Engineer focused on automation. The role centers on data collection from IEDs, logic controls, and data presentation for customers to monitor and control power systems.

You will plan, design, develop, test, and commission automation projects using real-time controllers and network equipment. The position involves leading multiple objectives, conducting research on SEL and third-party equipment, and providing technical guidance