Substation Control System Engineer

### Essential Responsibilities - Execute job studies for automation projects, defining project strategy, conceptual DCS design, deliverables, BoM, man-hour estimates, and design risk mitigation plans. - Develop and release technical design documentation, engineering calculations, DCS configurations, and IED selections, with a focus on cost-effective solutions. - Lead design reviews and customer technical discussions, resolving comments and driving timely approvals in compliance with quality and engineering standards. - Design augmentation solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and infrastructure. - Perform critical engineering calculations, including network data flow analysis and data point estimation, and review factory and assembly drawings for design accuracy. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partners to support FAT, site issue resolution, snag closure, and Site Acceptance Testing. - Provide technical leadership for project execution, including multi-protocol IED integration, SAS troubleshooting, and incorporation of lessons learned into future designs. - Drive on-time, high-quality delivery of design packages by tracking progress, controlling design hours, mitigating execution risks, and supporting scope and variation order assessments. - Represent customer technical requirements in design decisions, align engineering deliverables with business objectives, and ensure strict adherence to EHS standards and safe work practices. ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. - Minimum 5 years of experience in design, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery of Substation Automation Systems (SAS). ### Desired Characteristics - Strong expertise in substation automation design and implementation, including network architecture, SCADA/HMI, databases, cybersecurity, IED integration, and system testing. - Proficient in programming electrical control systems, including SCADA/HMI, network devices, firewalls, IEC 61131 PLCs, and energy management systems for utility, industrial, DER, and microgrid applications. - Knowledgeable in utility standards, protection systems, commissioning, and tailoring solutions to customer needs. - Experienced with grid automation protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3, as well as smart grid and renewable energy integration. - Skilled in DCS troubleshooting, diagnostics, project planning, engineering workflows, and execution. - Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - PE license and relevant certifications are a plus. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.