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

401(k) with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health & wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to design, implement, and integrate control systems and communication networks for electric power infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on SCADA, substation automation, and coordination with utility clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and secure operation of power system control networks. Salary range is posted: $105,000–$160,000 annually with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA.
• Experience with substations, transmission projects, and power system communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and support SCADA, substation automation, and power system communications architectures.
• Develop control and monitoring schemes for coordination between substations, transmission systems, and operations centers.
• Assist with integration of field devices (IEDs, RTUs, PLCs, protective relays).
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting control and communication systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to design, implement, and integrate control systems and communication networks for electric power infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on SCADA, substation automation, and coordination with utility clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and secure operation of power system control networks. Salary range is posted: $105,000–$160,000 annually with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a