Automation Engineer

Description

The team designs and delivers automation for electrical substations, helping keep critical grid infrastructure reliable and secure as power systems move toward renewable energy.

You will work on projects that supply power to whole communities, using IEC 61850 and MicroSCADA. The role suits someone who enjoys hard technical problems and wants a direct hand in the shift to electrification.

You will work with experienced specialists and with stakeholders across several countries.

Responsibilities

• Configure substation automation systems in MicroSCADA.
• Plan communication architectures using IEC 61850, Modbus and DNP3.
• Build HMI screens and RTU logic for real-time monitoring and control.
• Work with project teams to hit delivery dates while keeping quality high.
• Take part in factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and commissioning, on site or remotely.
• Find and fix performance issues to make systems as dependable as possible.
• Talk with customers to refine designs and improve how systems function.
• Help improve processes and bring new technologies into use.
• Make sure work meets applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in substation automation or industrial control systems.
• Practical experience configuring and deploying MicroSCADA.
• Solid understanding of IEC 61850 and related communication protocols.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• You must already hold work authorization that allows you to work for the company in the United States.

Conditions

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

On-site role, not remote.

Full-time schedule.

Job ID R0147274, posted 2026-10-14.

Hiring is by the company's the company ENERGY USA INC entity and follows equal employment opportunity principles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, among other health care options.
• Employer-sponsored pension and a 401(k) with a generous company match and contribution.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus disability insurance.
• Support for legal, pet, auto, home and identity theft needs, plus special needs and adoption assistance.
• Enhanced leave, including FMLA, military service leave, maternity, paternity, adoption, vacation and holiday time.
• Employee resource groups, tuition reimbursement and on-demand learning platforms.
• Pay extras depend on grade and experience and are subject to each plan's rules.