The Controls Engineer I supports the installation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems used in power substations. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for candidates with a strong electrical engineering foundation who are seeking hands-on experience in utility protection and control systems.
The position requires a solid understanding of electrical principles, relay logic, PLC systems, and the ability to work both independently and under the guidance of senior engineers or project leads.
Key Responsibilities
Protection & Control Systems
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems and associated devices
Install, program, and maintain microprocessor relays and related equipment
Perform calibration of protection and control relays and devices
Support monitoring systems for substation protection
Field & Project Support
Assist assigned project leads with field assignments
Support documentation development and updates for protection and control systems
Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA)
Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
Technical Systems & Equipment
Work with equipment including:
Microprocessor relays
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Sensors
Pumps and motors
AC and DC systems
Continuous Learning
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in protection and control
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
0–3 years of engineering or related experience
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
Experience with AC and DC systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to assigned APC office location
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bessemer, Alabama
Skills
Calibrationunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microprocessorunmatched
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)unmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
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