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TRC is partnering with a leading Power & Energy organization delivering advanced automation, microgrid, and power system control solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge electrical infrastructure projects involving power system automation, distributed energy resources, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).

Summary

The Power Systems Controls Engineer will design, develop, test, and implement automation and control solutions for microgrids, power distribution systems, and EPMS applications. This role is responsible for creating control strategies, programming automation platforms, integrating intelligent electrical devices, and supporting projects through testing, commissioning, and customer training. The ideal candidate will have experience with power system controls, electrical automation, and industrial communication networks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop functional specifications including Sequence of Operations (SOO) and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

  • Support electrical design teams with development of project drawing packages and technical documentation

  • Program, configure, test, and deploy PLCs, DCSs, RTACs, IEDs, relays, meters, synchronizers, and HMIs

  • Design and implement automation solutions for microgrids, power system automation, and EPMS applications

  • Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

  • Support field activities including loop checks, startup, commissioning, and system validation

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving power system automation and control systems

  • Perform customer training on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

  • Integrate automation platforms with electrical equipment and power monitoring devices

  • Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and field personnel throughout project execution

  • Ensure solutions meet operational, performance, and reliability requirements

  • Support implementation of industry-standard communication protocols and network architectures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

  • 3–6 years of controls engineering or power automation experience

  • Working knowledge of power system automation functions such as generator synchronization, load shedding, automatic islanding, operational dispatch, paralleling switchgear, and main-tie-main systems

  • Experience with automation technologies including SEL, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Basler, Woodward, AVEVA, Ignition, or similar platforms

  • Familiarity with power industry communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, OPC, and BACnet

  • Experience supporting FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and field deployment activities

  • Strong troubleshooting and systems integration capabilities

  • Ability to travel approximately 25% for project and customer support activities

 

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.
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Company: TRC Talent Solutions

Location: Aurora, OH

Posted: February 3, 2026

Category: Technology

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