Power Systems Controls Engineer

RoviSys; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Travel perks

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Training and development

Job summary

RoviSys is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to join the Power & Energy division. You will define, develop, test, and implement Microgrid and Power System Automation solutions using premier automation technologies.

Responsibilities include creating specifications, supporting designers, implementing PLC/DCS/RTAC/IEDs, writing FAT/SAT test plans, and assisting with commissioning and training. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3-6 years of relevant controls experience.
• Working knowledge of automation functions: Generator Synchronization, Automatic System Islanding, Load Shedding, Main-Tie-Main, Paralleling Switchgear, Operational Dispatch.
• Experience with automation technology providers (SEL, Rockwell, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition).
• Familiarity with communication protocols in Power Industry (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, OPC, BACnet).
• Travel expectations around 25% for site work.

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 execution.
• Support loop checks, start-up and commissioning activities.
• Perform customer training as required.
• Troubleshoot existing systems.

Skills

3-6 years controls experience

Automation protocols (Modbus, DNP3,IEC

Power system automation

HMI/SCADA knowledge

Real-time control platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SEL

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

AVEVA Ignition

IEC 61850

Job description

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, an d unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support