Supervisor, Automation

LUMA Energy; Río Piedras (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy is seeking an experienced engineering leader to supervise a team focused on Automation, SCADA, protection systems, historian deployments, and grid optimization. You will drive performance, mentor engineers, and coordinate with project managers to ensure robust, compliant infrastructure and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes technical coaching, complex issue resolution, and maintaining high standards for reliability and safety across all grid projects and operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge in power systems, protection, SCADA, automation, and grids.
• Ability to plan resources and schedules for projects.
• Strong communication with sponsors, teams, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineers across Automation, SCADA, protection, and historian systems.
• Provides technical coaching on protection studies and grid design.
• Escalates complex issues and ensures timely resolution.
• Ensures deliverables meet quality, schedules, and budget.

Skills

Engineering Technical Knowledge

Work Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Project Tracking & Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Summary:

Leads an engineering team in the design, integration, testing, and performance optimization of Automation, SCADA, Protection Systems, Historian, and other specialized utility technologies to ensure high-quality technical execution, resolving complex engineering issues, and delivering reliable, compliant, and resilient grid operations.

Job Description:

• Supervises a team of engineers and assigns, prioritizes, and oversees technical work across Automation, SCADA, Protection Systems, Historian, and specialized utility applications to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of engineering and operational commitments.

• Conducts regular performance check-ins and annual reviews, providing technical coaching on protection studies, oscillography analysis, relay settings, grid automation design, and system evaluations to support individual growth, resolve issues early, and retain top talent.

• Serves as first line escalation for complex technical and project issues including equipment specification gaps, system integration challenges, relay coordination conflicts, and maintenance program deviations to resolve obstacles and unblock the team without unnecessary escalation.

• Ensure all engineering deliverables, including conceptual designs, protection studies, logic diagrams, SCADA/automation integrations, maintenance programs, and technology evaluations, meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements, resulting in reliable system performance and improved project outcomes.

• Analyzes engineering and operational performance metrics such as system fault events, automation reliability, maintenance effectiveness, relay coordination accuracy, and technology adoption trends to identify improvement opportunities and drive increased efficiency and grid resiliency.

• Partners with project managers and stakeholders to resource technical initiatives appropriately, matching specialized skills such as digital simulation analysis (APA/CAPE, Synergi), historian development, automation design, and system integration to the right work at the right time.

• Identifies training needs and supports development plans by coordinating technical upskilling in areas such as SCADA operation, protection systems, short-circuit studies, maintenance programs, cybersecurity requirements, system fault analysis, and new technology evaluation, building a high-performing, well-integrated engineering team that ensures auditability, continuity, and quality across the project lifecycle.

• Monitors, applies and guides team compliance with utility standards, labor agreements and regulatory requirements; and reinforces company policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring robust compliance with all applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal governance requirements.

• Participates in and ensures team participation in critical restoration tasks and drills following storms and/or emergencies to maintain service continuity and operational safety.

• Executes and delegates additional responsibilities based on team and business needs to ensure continuity and responsiveness in operational responsiveness.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Experience

• 6 years' progressive engineering experience performing functional role responsibilities, with at least 2 years' experience leading engineering teams or in a senior engineering position.

• 4 years' experience working in Utility Electrical industry

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Master's degree in engineering may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 4 years of progressive relevant engineering experience with at least 1 years' experience leading engineering teams or as Sr. Engineer along with the required licenses and certifications.

Competencies (Skills)

• Engineering Technical Knowledge : Expertise in power flow, transmission design, applicable electrical and utility codes, constructability, and equipment applications.

• Work Planning : Schedules and allocates resources effectively.

• Stakeholder Engagement : Communicates with sponsors, teams, and vendors.

• Leadership: Guides and motivates teams to achieve operational goals.

• Project Tracking & Resolution : Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop pragmatic solutions to technical issues, balancing cost, schedule, and scope.

Licenses/Certifications

• Professional Engineer License issued by the Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects of Puerto Rico.

• Be a member of the Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Land Surveyors (CIAPR).

Travel Requirements

• Not Required

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Frequently

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom

• Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift/Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Wet or humid: Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom

• Working in high places: Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom

• Work with electricity: Never

• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.