Senior Automation Engineer

SOCOMEC

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years in industrial automation, power systems, renewable energy, microgrids, or energy storage.
  • Strong experience with PLC programming and industrial communications.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols like Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850, DNP3.
  • Experience in HIL simulation, testing, and commissioning of complex systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within North America and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automation and control solutions for energy storage and microgrid systems.
  • Configure and validate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and communication networks.
  • Support integration of various power management and third-party equipment.
  • Develop test procedures and conduct validation activities in factory and field settings.
  • Troubleshoot complex control and communication issues during development and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure product compliance and reliability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative energy solutions for the North American market.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced battery energy storage technologies.
  • Access to a dynamic work environment fostering growth and professional development.
  • Potential for international travel, enhancing global work experience.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About This Role

Socomec is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Energy Storage Systems (ESS) R&D team. This role will focus on the development, integration, testing, and commissioning of advanced battery energy storage and microgrid control solutions for the North American market. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing automation architectures, developing control logic, supporting product certification activities, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to bring innovative energy solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
  • Design and develop automation and control solutions for battery energy storage systems and microgrid applications.
  • Configure and validate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, communication networks, and site controllers.
  • Support integration of PCS, BMS, protection systems, power meters, and third-party equipment.
  • Develop test procedures and execute factory and field validation activities.
  • Troubleshoot complex control and communication issues during development and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, mechanical, and certification teams to deliver compliant and reliable products.


Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, power systems, renewable energy, microgrids, or energy storage applications.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming, industrial communications, and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with Modbus, CAN, IEC 61850, DNP3, or other utility/industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience with HIL simulation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to travel occasionally within North America and internationally.


Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 CAD

All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI-based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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