Substation Automation Engineer – Design & Protection

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), seeks an Automation Engineer to design automation and protection & control systems for high-voltage substations in Houston. Under supervision, you will prepare design documents, perform basic calculations, and develop technical skills in substation automation.

You will work in Dashiell's Engineering Group, report to the Supervising Engineer, and may be placed as Design Engineer I–III based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of automation, protection & control, or related electrical design experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of substation automation, SCADA, and protective relaying principles.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn AutoCAD Electrical and automation configuration tools.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, or Modbus communication protocols a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Driving not required at this level.

Responsabilités

• Prepare RTU/IED wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and automation schematics under engineer supervision.
• Assist with relay and automation device configuration for protection and control systems.
• Develop drawings and bills of material using AutoCAD Electrical or similar platforms.
• Support preparation of SCADA point lists and I/O assignments.
• Coordinate with protection engineers and drafters to incorporate field data into design packages.
• Assist in FAT preparation and documentation.
• Conduct site visits to support construction observation and testing.
• Support project engineers with design progress updates and deliverable tracking.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Connaissances

Automation design

Protection & control

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA familiarity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Outils

AutoCAD Electrical

Automation configuration tools

Description du poste

Dashiell Corporation, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), seeks an Automation Engineer to design automation and protection & control systems for high-voltage substations in Houston. Under supervision, you will prepare design documents, perform basic calculations, and develop technical skills in substation automation.

You will work in Dashiell's Engineering Group, report to the Supervising Engineer, and may be placed as Design Engineer I–III based on experience.