Senior Automation Engineer, Protection & Controls
Core
Lead the design, configuration, and commissioning of plant control and automation systems for substation, BESS, and solar projects.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (protection & controls) (via careerplan.io/jobs/CA-00A-8B-37D-senior-automation-engineer-protection-controls-at-roi-agency)
Builds
Control and communication systems for utility and renewable energy infrastructure
Domain
Electrical power systems, renewable energy, industrial automation
Required skills
SEL RTAC programming, SEL protective relays, IEC 61131-3, SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus), HMI development, field commissioning, project management, technical documentation, mentoring
Preferred skills
PPC systems for BESS/solar, ERCOT interconnection testing, IEC 61850, IT/OT network design, brownfield retrofit, legacy equipment integration, other platforms (GE, ABB, Schneider)
Technologies
SEL RTAC, ACSELERATOR, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 61131-3
Responsibilities
Design, program, and commission SEL RTAC-based control and communication systems; Develop and commission power plant controller (PPC) logic for BESS and solar plants; Develop SCADA and HMI points lists, communication architectures, and screens; Lead site acceptance testing and field commissioning; Own project scope, schedule, and budget; Review automation deliverables for quality; Mentor and cross-train engineers; Develop standard templates and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
