Controls Engineer - Critical Power & Switchgear Systems

JDC Power Systems, LLC; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Controls Engineer – Critical Power for our Dallas, TX area office. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of control systems for low and medium-voltage switchgear across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and relay protection, plus familiarity with safety standards on job sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in control system engineering for switchgear design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and relay protection.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for low and medium-voltage switchgear (480V to 38kV).
• Develop diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts for switchgear projects.
• Specify, configure, and program PLCs and SCADA systems for switchgear automation.
• Configure and test protection relays, power meters, and switchgear systems.
• Develop SCADA/HMI applications using platforms like WinCC and InTouch.
• Perform FAT and SAT for switchgear systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, relays, and power quality equipment.
• Create and maintain operation sequences, test protocols, and drawings.
• Train customers and internal teams in system operation and maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Protection relays

Industrial networking

One-line diagrams

Panel layouts

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Independent project management

Technical training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

GE Fanuc PLC

Emerson PLC/SCADA

Job description

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Controls Engineer – Critical Power for our Dallas, TX area office. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of control systems for low and medium-voltage switchgear across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and relay protection, plus familiarity with safety standards on job sites.