Power Systems Engineer

Job Title: Power Systems Controls EngineerJob Description

As a Power Systems Controls Engineer, you will be pivotal in defining, developing, testing, and implementing Microgrid Controllers alongside SEL, Power System Automation, and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring System) solutions. You will leverage the latest automation technologies from leading OEMs in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop Functional Specifications, including Sequence of Operations (SOO) and Bill of Materials (BOMs).

• Support Electrical Designers in developing 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 Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and support their execution.

• Support loop checks, start-up, and commissioning activities to successfully deploy Power System Automation and Microgrid solutions.

• Conduct formal and informal customer training as required.

• Troubleshoot existing systems that may be malfunctioning.

Essential Skills

• Experience with SEL, Siemens, or Rockwell technologies.

• Proficiency in PLC or DCS programming.

• Experience in Relay/IED configuration.

• Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus/DNP/IEC61850).

• Experience with FAT/SAT.

• Power system automation experience.

• Experience with load shedding, synchronization, and switching logic.

• HMI/SCADA development skills.

• Troubleshooting and commissioning expertise.

• Electrical engineering degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

• 5+ years of experience with Microgrid Controllers.

• Experience with automation functions such as Generator Synchronization, Automatic System Islanding, Load Shedding, Main-Tie-Main, Paralleling Switchgear, and Operational Dispatch.

• Familiarity with technology providers such as Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.

• Experience with communication protocols common in the Power Industry (Modbus, DNP3, IEC, OPC, BACnet, etc.).

• Willingness to travel 25% for customer meetings, site visits, and field duties.

Work Environment

You will work in clean offices and organized, efficient power plants. The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, allowing you to carve your own long-term career path.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Aurora, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Will send Bennefits to candidate during interview process!

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Aurora,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

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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