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Senior Automation Engineer

USA💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$110,000🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-10-04

Core

Design, configure, and commission industrial control systems and SCADA solutions for MV/LV switchgear applications.

Role type

Senior Automation Engineer (Industrial Control Systems)

Builds

Relay configuration files, SCADA systems, and PLC-based electrical monitoring solutions

Domain

Industrial Automation / Power Systems

Required skills

PLC logic programming, HMI programming, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, Profibus), three-phase power knowledge, relay configuration and commissioning, SCADA system design

Preferred skills

Experience with SEL, GE, Siemens, and Beckwith relays; familiarity with WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Siemens WinCC, and SEL RTAC AcSELerator

Technologies

LESS, PLC, Profibus, TCP/IP, Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, Profibus, WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, SEL RTAC AcSELerator (via careerplan.io/jobs/g283d94a-senior-automation-engineer-at-powell-industries)

Responsibilities

Review and interpret client specifications to create functional designs and test documentation; develop relay configuration files; design and configure SCADA systems; develop PLC-based electrical system monitoring and control solutions; support factory and site acceptance testing and commissioning activities; provide technical support and guidance to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship capability