Power Systems Automation Engineer for Microgrid & Controls

Paladin Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Consulting is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer in Houston, TX to define, develop, test, and implement Microgrid and Power System Automation solutions. You will work with PLCs, DCS, RTAC, IEDs and HMIs, creating specifications, BOMs and test plans for FAT/SAT.

Travel up to 25% for customer meetings and site duties. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–6 years of controls experience, with familiarity of SEL, Rockwell, Siemens and AVEVA Ignition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3–6 years of relevant controls experience.
• Experience with generator synchronization, islanding, load shedding, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, test and implement microgrid and power system automation solutions.
• Create functional specifications, including SOO and BOMs.
• Support Electrical Designers to develop project drawing packages.
• Develop, test and deploy PLCs, DCS, RTAC, IEDs and HMIs for automation applications.
• Develop test plans for FAT and SAT and support execution of both tests.
• Support commissioning activities and customer training.

Skills

Controls engineering

Power systems

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SEL

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

AVEVA Ignition

Job description

Paladin Consulting is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer in Houston, TX to define, develop, test, and implement Microgrid and Power System Automation solutions. You will work with PLCs, DCS, RTAC, IEDs and HMIs, creating specifications, BOMs and test plans for FAT/SAT.

Travel up to 25% for customer meetings and site duties. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–6 years of controls experience, with familiarity of SEL, Rockwell, Siemens and AVEVA Ignition.