Grid Automation Commissioning Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Automation Engineer - Commissioning in Engineering Services. You will perform commissioning, functionally test, troubleshoot control system logic, and diagnose issues at customer sites.

The role includes power system automation design, HMI development, functional testing and documentation, with travel up to 60% domestically and internationally. Strong collaboration and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 2+ years of automation and commissioning experience in power systems.
• Strong knowledge of power system protection, control and automation applications.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, functionally testing, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues related to control system logic, communications, I/Os and field wiring at customer sites.
• Contributing to Power System Automation designs and logic/HMI development, functional testing and documentation in office.
• Completing assigned tasks within scope, schedule and budget with high quality and safety.
• Participating in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports and deliverables.
• Following SEL Values, Principles of Operations and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation/Commissioning

Travel 60%+

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Automation Engineer - Commissioning in Engineering Services. You will perform commissioning, functionally test, troubleshoot control system logic, and diagnose issues at customer sites.

The role includes power system automation design, HMI development, functional testing and documentation, with travel up to 60% domestically and internationally. Strong collaboration and adherence to safety standards are essential.