Power Systems Controls Engineer

RoviSys Building Technologies

$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  • 3-6 years of relevant controls experience
  • Working knowledge of automation functions like Generator Synchronization and Load Shedding
  • Experience with leading technology providers such as Rockwell Automation and Siemens
  • Familiarity with communication protocols common in the Power Industry
  • Willingness to travel 25% for site visits and customer meetings

Responsibilities

  • Create and develop Functional Specifications including SOO and BOMs
  • Support Electrical Designers in developing project drawing packages
  • Develop, test, and deploy PLCs, DCS, RTACs, IEDs, and HMIs for automation
  • Create Test Plans for FAT and SAT, and support their execution
  • Assist in loop checks, start-up, and commissioning activities
  • Conduct formal and informal customer training as required
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning existing systems

Benefits

  • Performance Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel incentives and per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Ongoing training and professional development support
Full 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 experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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