Substation Automation Engineer

Overview

ENERCON's Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we’re facing a new era of power systems—one defined by multi-directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come.

Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer in one of the following office locations:

Houston, TX

Orlando, FL

Overland Park, KS

Kennesaw, GA

Covington, LA (Hybrid)

Remote

This position may be filled at various engineering levels. Job title and job level will be determined based upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you're helping utilities modernize the power grid through advanced automation and digital substation technologies. You develop SCADA systems, integrate intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), configure communication networks, and support field commissioning activities that bring substations to life. Your work enables operators to monitor, control, and respond to changing grid conditions in real time, helping deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable power to millions of customers.

Substation Automation & Integration

• Develop and implement substation automation systems, including SCADA, RTU, HMI, and Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) integration.
• Configure and test communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and Modbus.
• Design and develop automation databases, point lists, communication mappings, and control logic.

Engineering & System Configuration

• Configure and commission substation automation equipment, including RTUs, gateways, protocol converters, network switches, and automation controllers.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including automation architecture drawings, communication diagrams, device configuration files, and testing procedures.
• Support cybersecurity and network design efforts for modern digital substations.

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Work closely with protection and control engineers, network engineers, project managers, and clients to develop integrated automation solutions.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure compliance with client standards and industry best practices.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of automation, communication, and system integration issues.

Field Support & Commissioning

• Provide technical support during system installation, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct field testing and validation of automation systems and communication networks.
• Travel to client sites as required to support project execution and startup activities.#LI-MD1
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electric utility, substation automation, SCADA, or control systems engineering
• Familiarity with utility communication protocols including DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, or Modbus
• Understanding of substation protection and control system and IED applications
• Experience configuring automation equipment, RTUs, gateways, HMIs, or communication processors
• Ability to read and interpret substation drawings, communication diagrams, and protection and control schematics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Must be self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE
• Willingness to travel for client site visits, commissioning activities, and project meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification
• Five or more years of experience in substation automation, SCADA integration, or utility controls engineering
• Experience with SEL, Novatech, Siemens, GE Vernova, Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, ABB, or similar utility automation platforms
• Hands-on experience with SEL RTAC, SEL-3530 RTAC, SEL Blueframe, Beckwith M-3931, or comparable automation systems
• Knowledge of utility networking, Ethernet switches, fiber-optic communications, and cybersecurity principles

Experience performing field commissioning activities

Experience working within electric utility organizations or consulting engineering environments

Utility-scale transmission or distribution substation experience up to 500 kV

Compensation Range

USD $73,600.00 - USD $126,000.00 /Yr.

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

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The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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