Senior Automation Engineer – Power & Commissioning

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Bowling Green, OH seeks an Automation Specialist to supervise a team of designers and lead commissioning for power and energy infrastructure projects, including batteries, substations, and generation assets.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/DCS/SCADA knowledge, and experience with FAT/SAT, safety standards, and field troubleshooting during energization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industrial experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation.
• Experience leading commissioning activities, including FAT/SAT, system turnover, and documentation tracking.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS/HMI, SCADA interfaces, and cyber security during commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation for commissioning, startup, and operations of power/energy assets.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT, systemization, and punch-list closure while managing costs and field resources.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs to ensure design and operational compliance.

Skills

Power automation

Team leadership

Commissioning

Field troubleshooting

NFPA 70E knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

DCS

HMI

Industrial protocols

Job description

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors in Bowling Green, OH seeks an Automation Specialist to supervise a team of designers and lead commissioning for power and energy infrastructure projects, including batteries, substations, and generation assets.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/DCS/SCADA knowledge, and experience with FAT/SAT, safety standards, and field troubleshooting during energization.