Power Systems Automation Engineer - Substation Specialist

Siemens; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring an experienced Power System Automation Engineer for a role based at either our Wendell, NC headquarters or our Boulder, CO site. You will design, test, and implement automation for complex power systems, lead FAT/SAT, and work with IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus protocols.

Relocation assistance is offered; local candidates are encouraged to apply. The role requires 5+ years in Power Automation or Substation Automation, plus travel up to 70% and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or computer engineering.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in Power Automation, SCADA or Substation Automation
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the automation products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
• Experience implementing communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet, Profibus, OPC, for power automation systems.
• Substation Automation commissioning experience.
• Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50 to 70% depending on business need, project assignments and requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, ensuring high reliability and system integrity.
• Complete FAT and SAT — skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery.
• Develop new applications using IEC 61850, MODBUS, DNP3 in the power automation industry.
• Develop and create control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents for protection and control schemes.
• Be a proactive technical leader and collaborator, guide project teams, solve complex challenges, and deliver across the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary technical collaborator with clients, providing on-site support, troubleshooting, and commissioning expertise with focus on performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Power Automation

SCADA

Substation Automation

Client collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or computer engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Profinet/Profibus

SICAM PAS

SICAM A8000

SICAM SCC

SIPROTEC 5

SIMATIC WinCC

TIA Portal

SIMATIC PLC

C++ programming

ST/LD/FBD/SFC/CFC

Job description

Siemens is hiring an experienced Power System Automation Engineer for a role based at either our Wendell, NC headquarters or our Boulder, CO site. You will design, test, and implement automation for complex power systems, lead FAT/SAT, and work with IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus protocols.

Relocation assistance is offered; local candidates are encouraged to apply. The role requires 5+ years in Power Automation or Substation Automation, plus travel up to 70% and US work authorization.