Power Systems Controls Engineer

RoviSys; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Training & development

Job summary

RoviSys in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our Power & Energy team, focusing on Microgrid, Power System Automation, and EPMS solutions using leading automation technologies.

You will define, develop, test, and implement control systems including PLC, DCS, RTAC, IEDs, and HMIs; participate in FAT/SAT, start-up, and field testing; and support commissioning and customer training. Travel up to 25% for field duties. PE license preferred.

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 paralleling switchgear.
• Experience with automation providers such as SEL, Rockwell, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA or Ignition.
• Familiarity with common Power Industry protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, OPC, BACnet).
• Travel up to 25% for field duties.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop Functional Specifications, including SOO and BOMs.
• Support Electrical Designers to develop project drawing packages.
• Develop, test and deploy PLC, DCS, RTAC, IEDs and HMIs for Power System Automation.
• Develop Test Plans for FAT and SAT and support executions.
• Support loop checks, start-up and commissioning activities.
• Perform customer training as required.
• Troubleshoot existing systems.

Skills

Controls experience

Automation knowledge

Power system operations

Field testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SEL

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Basler

Woodward

AVEVA

Ignition

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

OPC

BACnet

Job description

Overview

RoviSys’ Power & Energy division is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our team.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Controller), DCS (Distributed Control System), 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE License
• Ability to lead others in accomplishing portions of project scope and provide project leadership.
• Additional years of experience are welcome.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary:$90,000-$130,000, depending on experience

• Performance Bonuses:Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks:Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready:401(k) with company match

• Time Off:Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, andunlimited personal time

• Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support