Electrical Controls Engineer - Power
- Compensation
- $105K–$160K
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in power system controls, substation automation, or SCADA within the power or utility industry.
- Experience working with: Substation or transmission projects Power system communication and control systems
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems, protective relaying communications, and utility operational requirements.
- Ability to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience with: Investor‑Owned Utilities (IOUs) Public power agencies or electric cooperatives
- Familiarity with: IEC 61850 architectures Fiberoptic network design and troubleshooting Substation automation systems
- Experience supporting commissioning, testing, or system cutovers.
- Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for utility control systems.
Full description
Hanson Values
Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation
If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.
Power Controls Engineer (Power Industry)Position Type: Full-Time
Industry Focus: Power Delivery / Transmission & Distribution / Substations / SCADA & Communications
About the Role
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Power Controls Engineer to support the design, implementation, and integration of control systems and communication networks for electric power infrastructure projects.
This position is not a project management or project controls role. Instead, the Power Controls Engineer provides specialized technical expertise that complements substation, transmission, and distribution engineering teams. The role focuses on communication and control interfaces among substations, transmission systems, utilities, and control centers, including SCADA systems, protective-relaying communications, and fiber‑optic networks.
The Power Controls Engineer works closely with substation engineers, transmission engineers, civil engineers, structural engineers, and utility clients to ensure reliable, secure, and coordinated operation of power system control and monitoring infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Power System Controls & Communications
- Design and support SCADA, substation automation, and power system communication architectures.
- Develop control and monitoring schemes that support coordination between substations, transmission systems, and operations centers.
- Support integration of field devices, including:
- IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices)
- RTUs and PLCs
- Protective relays
- Assist with commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting control and communication systems.
SCADA & Network Integration
- Support SCADA point lists, I/O mapping, control logic, and alarm philosophies.
- Coordinate communication protocols such as:
- DNP3
- IEC 61850
- Modbus
- Participate in network design involving: