Senior Control Engineer
Skills
Automation EngineeringProtocolsControl Systems DesignElectrical WiringEmergency Medical ServicesEnergy StorageFactorytalk
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Automation Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in industrial automation power systems or controls engineering
- 5+ years of experience with utility-scale solar renewable energy substations or power generation facilities
- Extensive experience with SEL RTAC programming and configuration
- Extensive experience programming industrial PLC systems
- Strong knowledge of SCADA architecture and industrial automation
- Experience with SEL AcSELerator RTAC QuickSet and Grid Configurator
- Experience configuring SEL protective relays
- Strong understanding of DNP3 Modbus TCP RTU IEC 61850 Ethernet/IP and OPC
- Experience with industrial networking managed switches fiber optic communications and serial communications
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics control panel drawings protection drawings and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel approximately 20–40% for commissioning and field support
Day to day
- Lead the design and implementation of automation and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy, substation automation, and industrial power projects.
- Program, configure, troubleshoot, and commission SEL RTACs, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and protective relays across solar, BESS, and power facilities.
- Develop control narratives, functional design specifications, I/O lists, and integration solutions while coordinating with utilities, EPCs, OEMs, and commissioning teams.