Power Controls Engineer: SCADA & Substation Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contribution

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health plans

Work‑life balance programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hawthorne Place is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for electric power infrastructure projects. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in power system controls and SCADA, focusing on communication interfaces across utilities. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and possess strong technical problem-solving skills. The position offers a salary range of $105,000 - $160,000 along with various benefits including 401(k) matching and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in power system controls or SCADA within the power or utility industry.
• Experience with substation or transmission projects and communication systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design SCADA and power system communication architectures.
• Assist with troubleshooting control and communication systems.
• Prepare technical deliverables including control schematics and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Power system controls

SCADA systems

Communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus)

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

IEDs

RTUs

PLCs

Fiber-optic network design

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Hawthorne Place is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for electric power infrastructure projects. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in power system controls and SCADA, focusing on communication interfaces across utilities. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and possess strong technical problem-solving skills. The position offers a salary range of $105,000 - $160,000 along with various benefits including 401(k) matching and performance bonuses.