Substation Digital Control System Engineer

Job Description Summary

The DCS Engineer is a key technical resource directly supporting Project Management and Technical Leaders for the definition design and implementation of Automation and Control Engineering solutions for Substation Automation projects. The incumbent acts as a technical authority for the project ensuring the successful execution of both basic and detailed design phases within the defined delivery timelines design budget (man-days) and quality standards.
This role will deliver the technical execution of key offerings including but not limited to Digital Control Systems (DCS) Distribution Automation Process Bus Digital Substations Cybersecurity Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration solutions Microgrids control and monitoring solutions Wide Area Monitoring Protection and Control solutions (WAMPAC) Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) and Top-Down Engineering Solutions.
Project execution encompasses hardware devices (protection relays bay controller units auxiliary relays industrial computers synchronizing clocks telecom equipment) and software applications (distribution automation process bus advanced protection schemes cybersecurity management device management assets performance microgrid) to monitor control and protect various industrial applications in the energy sector and in particular the electrical grids.
This is a customer-facing role requiring experience presenting solutions and supporting demos pilots and proofofconcepts to stakeholders at multiple levels.

Job Description

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

• Bachelors 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).

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at our location in Salt Lake City UT but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.

• Fluent in English and able to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada.

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.

• Fluent in English; willing to travel up to 30% across the U.S. and Canada.

• PE license and relevant certifications are a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience:

IC