Utility Controls Engineer

Job Description: Power Systems Controls Engineer

As a Power Systems Controls Engineer, you will support the definition of, development, testing and implementation of Microgrid Controllers with SEL, 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Microgrid Controllers

The following automation functions or similar. (Generator Synchronization, Automatic System Islanding, Load Shedding, Main-Tie-Main, Paralleling Switchgear, Operational Dispatch)

Any of the following technology providers or equivalent. (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.)

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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Hiring diverse talent

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Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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