Power Systems Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Microgrid

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Engineering development programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to design and implement automation for power system management projects and microgrids. You will configure PLCs, RTACs, HMIs and SCADA, develop schematics, and lead tests and commissioning with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer or Automation Engineering and 4+ years of hands-on experience, with travel up to 20% for domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions in power management and microgrid projects.
• Strong knowledge of power system components, microgrid architectures, and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for power system management projects, focusing on SEL PowerMAX.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, specifications, and timelines.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, schematics and layouts for power management systems for facilities.
• Configure and program automation devices (PLCs, RTACs, HMIs, SCADA).
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of automation solutions.

Skills

PLCs

RTAC

HMIs

SCADA

IEC-61131-3

Power systems

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

IEC-61850

Modbus

DNP

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to design and implement automation for power system management projects and microgrids. You will configure PLCs, RTACs, HMIs and SCADA, develop schematics, and lead tests and commissioning with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer or Automation Engineering and 4+ years of hands-on experience, with travel up to 20% for domestic and international assignments.