Electrical Controls Engineer – Power

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Power Controls Engineer at Hanson, focusing on the design and implementation of power control systems. Collaborating with engineering teams on electric power infrastructure projects.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, implementation, and integration of control systems and communication networks for electric power infrastructure projects.
Work closely with substation engineers, transmission engineers, civil engineers, structural engineers, and utility clients to ensure reliable operation of power system control and monitoring infrastructure.
Develop control and monitoring schemes that support coordination between substations, transmission systems, and operations centers.
Support integration of field devices, including: IEDs, RTUs, PLCs, protective relays.
Participate in network design involving fiberoptic communication systems, Ethernet, and IP-based networks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Performance bonuses
401(k) with matching contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Comprehensive health & well-being plans
Financial wellness plans
Work-life balance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

control systemscommunication networkspower system controlssubstation automationSCADAIEDsRTUsPLCsprotective relaysfiberoptic communication systems

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering