Project Manager

NR Consulting; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Travel Perks

Full Benefits Package

Retirement Ready

Time Off

Grow With Us

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to support definition, development, testing and implementation of Microgrid, Power System Automation, and EPMS solutions using leading automation technologies from OEMs.

Responsibilities include creating specifications, supporting drawings, deploying PLC/DCS/RTAC/IEDs/HMIs, and developing FAT/SAT test plans, plus training and field support. Travel of 25% is expected; a Bachelor's in engineering is required and PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3-6 years of relevant controls experience.
• Knowledge of generator synchronization, islanding, load shedding, main-tie-main and paralleling switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop 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 Power System Automation.
• Develop Test Plans for FAT and SAT and support their execution.
• Support loop checks, start-up and commissioning activities for deployments.
• Perform formal and informal customer training as required.
• Troubleshoot existing systems that may be malfunctioning.

Skills

Power system automation

Control systems engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SEL

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Basler

Woodward

AVEVA

Ignition

Modbus

DNP3

IEC-61850

OPC

BACnet

Job description

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 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.

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, OperaLoad Sheddingispatch)
• 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:

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