Power Controls Engineer – SCADA & Substation Automation

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Health & well-being plans
Financial 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 in the United States.

The role focuses on SCADA, substation automation, and protective-relaying communications, working with utility clients and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable operation. The candidate will collaborate with substation, transmission, and distribution engineers, as well as

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • 5–10 years in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA.
  • Experience with substation/transmission projects and power-system communications.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support SCADA, substation automation, and power system communication architectures.
  • Develop control and monitoring schemes coordinating substations, transmission systems, and operations centers.
  • Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting control and communication systems.
  • Coordinate with utilities and IT/OT stakeholders on data exchange and interfaces.
  • Review drawings and specs to ensure proper integration of controls and protections.

Skills

Power controls
SCADA
Substation automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA software
IEC 61850
DNP3
Modbus

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 in the United States.

The role focuses on SCADA, substation automation, and protective-relaying communications, working with utility clients and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable operation. The candidate will collaborate with substation, transmission, and distribution engineers, as well as

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