Grid Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA, Microgrids)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Georgia; On-site; USD 115,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Top-tier benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer to design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution. You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Automation Engineering, 4+ years of automation design for power management and microgrid projects, and hands-on experience with PLCs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of automation design/development experience in power management and microgrid projects.
• Strong knowledge of power system components, microgrid architectures, and automation technologies.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, RTACs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Industrial control system programming with IEC-61131-3 languages like structured text and function block diagrams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Proven project management abilities; prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of IEEE, IEC, and NERC standards.
• Willing to travel at least 20% domestically and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on SEL PowerMAX solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications, and timelines.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, schematics, and layouts for power management systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Configure and program automation devices, such as PLCs, RTAC, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of automation solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering / Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC

RTAC

HMIs

SCADA

IEC-61131 programming

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer to design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on the SEL PowerMAX solution. You will work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Automation Engineering, 4+ years of automation design for power management and microgrid projects, and hands-on experience with PLCs,