Distribution Automation Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-healing grid deployments

Competitive compensation

Exposure to multiple DA platforms

Professional development

Job summary

Attractivate Consulting Solutions seeks a Distribution Automation Engineer to support utility clients deploying self-healing grid technologies, including FLISR, automated switching, and smart grid field devices in Houston.

You design and support schemes, configure field devices with SCADA/ADMS, and help with communication networks. This role offers exposure to multiple DA platforms and opportunities for professional certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in distribution automation, protection, or SCADA engineering.
• Familiarity with distribution automation platforms and field device communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Understanding of distribution system operations and switching practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both office and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Design and support distribution automation schemes including FLISR, volt/VAR optimization, and automated reclosers.
• Configure and integrate field devices (reclosers, sectionalizers, capacitor bank controllers) with SCADA and ADMS.
• Support communication network design for distribution automation (RF mesh, cellular, fiber).
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation schemes in the field and in SCADA.
• Analyze automation performance data and recommend tuning or expansion opportunities.
• Document automation logic, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Protection systems

Troubleshooting

Field devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DNP3

IEC 61850

Job description

We're seeking a Distribution Automation Engineer to support utility clients deploying self-healing grid technologies, including fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR), automated switching, and smart grid field devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support distribution automation schemes including FLISR, volt/VAR optimization, and automated reclosers.
• Configure and integrate field devices (reclosers, sectionalizers, capacitor bank controllers) with SCADA and ADMS.
• Support communication network design for distribution automation (RF mesh, cellular, fiber).
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of automation schemes in the field and in SCADA.
• Analyze automation performance data and recommend tuning or expansion opportunities.
• Document automation logic, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in distribution automation, protection, or SCADA engineering.
• Familiarity with distribution automation platforms and field device communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Understanding of distribution system operations and switching practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both office and field settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct FLISR or self-healing grid implementation experience.
• Experience with a specific DA vendor platform (S&C, Schweitzer, GE, Beckwith).
• Knowledge of NERC CIP as applied to field automation devices.
• Consulting or utility client-facing experience.

What We Offer

• Work on cutting-edge self-healing grid deployments.
• Competitive compensation and full benefits.
• Exposure to a range of utility automation platforms.
• Support for professional development and certifications.