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Rovisys/FeneTech
Power Systems Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$135,428 / year median in California
Job Description
Overview RoviSys' Power & Energy division is seeking a Power Systems Controls Engineer to join our team. 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.Compensation & Benefits Highlights Competitive Base Salary:
$90,000-$130,000, depending on experiencePerformance Bonuses:
Bonus structure designed to reward resultsTravel Perks:
Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignmentsFull Benefits Package:
Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement Ready:
401(k) with company matchTime Off:
Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal timeGrow With Us:
Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development supportBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends