Power Controls Engineer: SCADA & Substation Automation

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long‐term stability

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

An engineering consultancy based in Austin, Texas is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to enhance control systems for electric power infrastructure projects. This role involves expertise in communication and control interfaces, alongside collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and possibly a PE license. The position offers stability, growth opportunities, and requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for utility control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and integration of control systems.
• Focus on communication and control interfaces among substations, transmission systems, and control centers.
• Collaborate with multi‐disciplinary engineering teams to enhance project success.

Skills

Strong technical problem‐solving skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to collaborate across multi‐disciplinary engineering teams

Detail‐oriented approach to technical design and documentation

Collaborative, solutions‐focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Fiberoptic network design and troubleshooting

Substation automation systems

Job description

An engineering consultancy based in Austin, Texas is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to enhance control systems for electric power infrastructure projects. This role involves expertise in communication and control interfaces, alongside collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and possibly a PE license. The position offers stability, growth opportunities, and requires occasional travel.