Job title: Power Systems Controls Engineer
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Job description: TRC Talent Solutions is hiring for a Power Systems Control Engineer.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 Controller), DCS (Distributed Control System), 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.
Qualifications:
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, Operational Dispatch)
- 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.
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. TRC Talent SolutionsTRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Expected salary:
Location: Houston, TX
Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:18:18 GMT
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