Power Systems Automation Engineer

Power System Automation Engineer – Denver, CO

We are seeking experienced professionals in power transmission and distribution, specializing in substation automation and protection relay engineering, to join our Power Systems Engineering team.

You'll make a difference by:

• Configure and test RTU/PLC for protection and controls schemes of Medium and High Voltage substations systems.
• Develop new application solutions with IEC
  61850 or other communication protocols relevant in the energy automation field.
• Design and/or support elaboration of Control Logic Diagrams, System Network Architecture, Signal Lists, Functional Design Specifications documents during design phase of the project.
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and set up testing environments for customer projects.
• Be one of our primary customer interfaces, including trouble shooting and commissioning support.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/computer science engineering.
• Three years of engineering experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
• Knowledge of at least one of the relay products Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and others relay/automation products and associated software.
• Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
• Experience with at least one of the most common communication protocols such as IEC
  61850, DNP, Modbus, IEC
  103, IEC
  101, IEC
  104, Profinet, Profibus.
• Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems.
• Ability to travel 50-75% is expected depending on project assignments and requirements.

• Communication Network Technologies, including Design, Configuration, and troubleshooting of layer 2 and layer 3 capable devices for protection and automation applications with Ruggedcom and Scalance products.
• Knowledge in Siemens Power Automation products such as SICAM PAS, SICAM RTU, SICAM SCC.
• Experience with Power Automation engineering tools such as SICAM Device Manager.
• Programming skills and experience with at least one of the most common programming languages used in process and power automation such as C++, ST, LD, FBD.

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.