Substation Automation Engineer | Power Systems & SCADA

Siemens

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 106,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is seeking Automation/Controls/SCADA Engineers for power systems automation. This role is based at the Boulder, CO site or Wendell, NC headquarters, with relocation assistance for eligible candidates and local candidates encouraged to apply.

You will design and test automation for substations, implement FAT/SAT, and develop applications using IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus. Travel up to 50–70% may be required; relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or computer engineering.
Three (3) or more years of engineering experience in Power Automation, SCADA or Substation Automation
Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
Advanced knowledge of at least one of the automation products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
Experience implementing communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet, Profibus, OPC, for power automation systems.
Control systems or SCADA commissioning experience.
Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems.
Ability and willingness to travel 50 to 70% depending on business need, project assignments and requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Design, Implement and test automation and control systems for power substations, ensuring alignment to technical documentation, high reliability and system integrity.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)—skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery.
Develop new applications using relevant communication protocols in the power automation industry such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, DNP3.
Develop and create control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents for protection and control schemes.
Be a proactive technical leader and collaborator, trusted to guide project teams, solve sophisticated challenges, and get results across all phases of the project lifecycle—from initial design to final commissioning.
Experienced serving as the primary technical point of contact with clients, providing on-site support, problem solving, and commissioning expertise with a focus on performance and customer satisfaction.