Senior Automation Engineer

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.

Reports to

Engineering Manager of PAD

AS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER YOU WILL:

Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings

Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures.

Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith.

Design and configure SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or SEL RTAC AcSELerator Diagram Builder

Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP 3.0, etc.

Develop PLC based electrical system monitoring and controls solutions.

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

Ensure that the companys Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services.

Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including after sales support.

Qualifications

BS in a technical discipline, preferably an Electrical Engineer, from an accredited institution with a minimum of

six (6) + years of relevant work experience, or a minimum of (10) plus years of relevant industry working experience is required

Expertise and experience in at least one of the following is required:

Automation and Control systems

Protective Relay programming and commissioning

PLC applications for Switchgear

Experience developing, integrating, installing, and commissioning industrial control systems using PLC and HMI solutions.

Experience with PLC logic programming and HMI programming.

Experience with Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, and ABB software a plus

Experience with common industrial protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP3, Profibus, etc.

Knowledge of 3 phase power is required

Experience configuring, testing, and commissioning relays. Experience with SEL, GE, and Siemens microprocessor relays is plus.

Excellent customer relation, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently, able to adapt to change, self-starter, innovative, and willing to make a difference

Able to mentor less experienced engineers

Willingness to travel locally at least 25%

Must have reliable transportation

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