Power Systems Controls Engineer

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

Job Title: Power Systems Controls Engineer

Work Location: Houston, TX

Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution; 3-6 years of relevant controls experience

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• As a Power Systems Controls Engineer, you will support the definition of, development, testing and implementation of Microgrid, Power System Automation, and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring System) solutions utilizing the latest automation technologies from industry leading OEMs.
• Create and develop Functional Specifications, including SOO (Sequence of Operations) and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Support Electrical Designers to develop project drawing packages.
• Develop, test and deploy PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), RTAC (Real Time Automation Controller), IED (Intelligent Electronic Devices, Relays, Meters, Synchronizers, etc.) and HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) for Power System Automation Applications.
• Develop Test Plans for both FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and support the execution of both tests.
• Support loop checks, start-up and commissioning activities as required to successfully deploy Power System Automation and Microgrid solutions.
• Perform formal and informal customer training as required.
• Troubleshoot existing systems that may be malfunctioning.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• 3-6 years of relevant controls experience
• Working knowledge of the following automation functions or similar. (Generator Synchronization, Automatic System Islanding, Load Shedding, Main-Tie-Main, Paralleling Switchgear, Operational Dispatch)
• Working experience with any of the following technology providers or equivalent. (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.)
• Working experience with any of the communication protocols common in the Power Industry (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, OPC, BACnet, etc.)
• Travel expectations are 25% for customer meetings, site visits and field duties.