Power Controls Engineer: SCADA & Substation Automation

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is hiring a Power Controls Engineer in Chicago, IL, to design and integrate control systems for power infrastructure projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience in SCADA and power system controls. The successful candidate will work with engineers and utilities to ensure reliable operation of monitoring infrastructure. Benefits include competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and a 401(k) with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA.
• Experience with power system communication and control systems.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems and protective relaying.

Responsibilities

• Design and support SCADA and power system communication architectures.
• Develop control and monitoring schemes for substations and transmission systems.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Prepare technical deliverables like control schematics and network diagrams.

Skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is hiring a Power Controls Engineer in Chicago, IL, to design and integrate control systems for power infrastructure projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience in SCADA and power system controls. The successful candidate will work with engineers and utilities to ensure reliable operation of monitoring infrastructure. Benefits include competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and a 401(k) with matching contributions.