Power Systems Controls Engineer — Microgrid & Automation Expert

RoviSys

Walnut Creek (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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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.