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Powell · 11 hours ago

Automation Engineer

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Powell is a company with over 75 years of history, known for its talented workforce and innovative solutions. They are seeking a motivated individual to join their Automation Division, where the role involves engineering, testing, and supporting automation solutions for clients in MV/LV switchgear applications.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Become proficient in PAD solutions and offerings

Review and interpret client specifications to produce project Functional Design, drawings and test documentation in accordance with the project requirements and Powell standard procedures

Develop relay configuration files using various manufactures such as SEL, GE, Siemens and Beckwith

Design and configure SCADA systems using WonderWare InTouch, Allen Bradley Factory Talk, Copa-Data Zenon, Siemens WinCC, and/or SEL RTAC AcSELerator Diagram Builder

Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP 3.0, etc

Develop PLC based electrical system monitoring and controls solutions

Participate in and develop documentation for factory and on-site acceptance testing (FAT and SAT respectively), as well as perform start-up and commissioning activities as required

Ensure that the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures are constantly adhered to all aspects of Site Services

Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including after sales support

Qualification

PLC applicationsProtective Relay programmingSCADA systems designIndustrial control systemsIndustrial communication protocols3 phase power knowledgeCustomer relation skillsAnalytical skillsTeamworkMentoring

Required

BS in a technical discipline, preferably an Electrical Engineer, from an accredited institution with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant work experience

Expertise and experience in at least one of the following is required: Automation and Control systems, Protective Relay programming and commissioning, PLC applications for Switchgear

Experience developing, integrating, installing, and commissioning industrial control systems using PLC and HMI solutions

Experience with PLC logic programming and HMI programming

Experience with common industrial protocols such as Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), IEC61850, DNP3, Profibus, etc

Knowledge of 3 phase power is required

Experience configuring, testing, and commissioning relays

Excellent customer relation, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills

Able to work effectively in a team setting or independently, able to adapt to change, self-starter, innovative, and willing to make a difference

Able to mentor less experienced engineers

Willingness to travel locally at least 25%