Power Controls Engineer: SCADA & Substation Automation

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

Job summary

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

The role focuses on SCADA, protection communication, and integration within substations and transmission networks. Responsibilities include coordinating with substation, transmission, and distribution teams, developing control schemes, and supporting commissioning and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 5-10 years of experience in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Design SCADA, substation automation, and power system communication architectures.
• Develop control and monitoring schemes coordinating substations, transmission, and operations centers.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting control systems and networks.
• Review drawings and specifications for proper integration of controls and communications.

Skills

Power systems

SCADA

Substation automation

Protective relays

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

IEDs

RTUs

PLCs

DNP3

IEC 61850

Modbus

Fiber optic networks

Ethernet/IP

Job description

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

The role focuses on SCADA, protection communication, and integration within substations and transmission networks. Responsibilities include coordinating with substation, transmission, and distribution teams, developing control schemes, and supporting commissioning and testing.