Automation Engineer

Powell

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; BSEE or equivalent preferred.
  • 0-3 years relevant experience for Engineer level; 4-8 years for Senior Engineer; 7-10 years for Lead Engineer.
  • General knowledge of automation and control systems, power systems, or protective relaying.
  • Previous experience in automation, PLC control systems, or protective relaying is advantageous.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Become proficient in Powell Automation Division solutions and offerings.
  • Review client specifications to create project documentation per Powell standards.
  • Develop relay configuration files from manufacturers like SEL, GE, and Siemens.
  • Design and configure SCADA systems using software such as WonderWare InTouch and Allen Bradley Factory Talk.
  • Utilize industrial communication protocols like Modbus TCP/IP and IEC61850.
  • Develop PLC-based electrical monitoring and control solutions.
  • Lead factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT) and assist in start-up and commissioning activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a developing division.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse professionals in the automation field.
  • Employee adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental policies are prioritized.
  • Exposure to varied work settings, including office and customer sites such as refineries and offshore platforms.
Full Job Description
Job Description

5436/5437 Automation Engineer (NCD)

We are currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our growing Powell Automation Division (PAD). This exciting position allows the ability to not only grow professionally but also fuel the future presence of PAD in the automation space! As a member of PAD you will work and collaborate with diverse professionals to apply innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Key responsibilities include engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions as well as intelligent products in MV/LV switchgear applications.

Required Experience Is Proportionate With the Selected Job Level
  • The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 0-3 years of relevant job related experience
  • The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 4-8 years of relevant job related experience
  • The Lead Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 7-10 years of relevant job related experience

AS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER YOU WILL:
  1. Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings
  2. Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.
  3. Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith.
  4. Design and configure SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or SEL RTAC HMI
  5. Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, IEC61850, and DNP 3.0.
  6. Develop PLC based electrical system monitoring and controls solutions.
  7. Participate in and develop documentation for factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT respectively), as well as perform start-up and commissioning activities as required
  8. Ensure that the company's Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services.
  9. Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including after sales support.


Minimum Qualifications
  • BSEE or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • General knowledge of at least one of the following:
  1. Automation and Control systems
  2. Power Systems
  3. Protective Relaying

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
  • Previous experience in automation, PLC control systems, or protective relaying a plus
  • Customer service oriented
  • Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently, able to adapt to change, self-motivated, innovative, and willing to make a difference
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in producing technical documentation and technical reports
  • Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

Working & Environmental Conditions
  • Travel is required for this position. The amount of travel is estimated to be 25% of the time to customer sites.
  • The customer sites can be refineries, utility substation yards or even offshore platforms.
  • The position will contain working in an office environment as well has performing testing on the manufacturing floor with the equipment

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties

#LI-CAB

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Powell

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Automation Engineer jobs: