Power Systems Automation Engineer: Real-Time Controls

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Power System Automation Engineer to lead design, testing, and commissioning of automation projects for electric power systems. You will work with real-time controllers and SCADA data to monitor and control systems.

The role emphasizes control logic design, network configurations, and industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus). Domestic travel up to 20% is required with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with phase I/O style project management.
• Experience with SEL product configurations.
• Experience with IEC-61131 programming.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Experience with IT/OT network design and troubleshooting (Wireshark).

Responsibilities

• Technical lead of the project engineering team from design through commissioning.
• Define deliverables, schedule, and project execution with minimal guidance.
• Join customer meetings to provide equipment expertise and recommendations.
• Research SEL equipment and third‑party solutions for projects.
• Prepare automation design specs, drawings, and test procedures.

Skills

Python programming

IEC-61131 programming

IT/OT Network design

IT/OT Network troubleshooting

SCADA server/client

HMI configurations

Tools

Wireshark

SCADA systems

HMI software

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Power System Automation Engineer to lead design, testing, and commissioning of automation projects for electric power systems. You will work with real-time controllers and SCADA data to monitor and control systems.

The role emphasizes control logic design, network configurations, and industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus). Domestic travel up to 20% is required with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.