Controls Engineer Critical Power Or Switchgear
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer
The strongest target profile is an Electrical Controls Engineer / Switchgear Controls Engineer with Low Voltage (LV) & Medium Voltage (MV) switch gear design experience. The client specifically wants candidates with switch gear OEM, switchboard manufacturers, or power distribution system integrators
, rather than general industrial automation engineers.
Openings in Hackettstown, NJ;
Wake Forest, NC; and Dallas, TX, with Hackettstown being the preferred location.
JDC Power Systems is seeking a highly qualified Controls Engineer – Critical Power for our Hackettstown, NJ office. This role is critical to the design, development, and implementation of control systems for low and medium-voltage switch gear applications across various industries.
The successful candidate will play a key role in designing reliable, safe, and high-performance control systems that meet industry standards and customer specifications. This position requires strong technical skills in PLC programming, protection relays, and electrical system design, along with excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Responsibilities and Duties- Design control systems for low and medium-voltage switch gear (480V to 38kV).
- Develop one-line diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts for switch gear projects.
- Specify, configure, and program PLCs (Siemens, GE Fanuc, & Emerson) and SCADA systems for switch gear automation.
- Configure and test protection relays, power meters, and switch gear automation systems.
- Develop SCADA/HMI applications using platforms like Siemens WinCC.
- Perform specification reviews and compliance project takeoffs.
- Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for switch gear systems.
- Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of PLCs, SCADA systems, relays, and power quality equipment.
- Create and maintain documentation, including sequences of operation, test protocols, and as-built drawings.
- Train customers and internal teams in system operation and maintenance.
- Provide on-call technical support for fielded systems as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in control system engineering, with a focus on switch gear design and implementation.
- Hands‑on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and relay protection.
- Experience programming PLCs and SCADA systems for electrical distribution projects.
- Familiarity with safety standards and practices for electrical installations and construction job sites.
- Previous experience with construction job site safety procedures.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing switch gear control systems.
- Expertise in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development.
- Experienced in network architecture and communication protocols.
- Strong understanding of protection relays, electrical schematics, and industrial networking.
- Ability to read and create one-line diagrams and panel layouts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and leadership qualities.
- Ability to pass background checks and comply with drug‑free workplace policies.
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