Shermco Industries

Automation Engineer

Shermco Industries

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Configure and integrate substation automation systems (e.g., MicroSCADA or similar platforms).
  • Engineer and test IEC 61850 systems, including MMS, GOOSE, and IED configuration.
  • Build HMI screens and support SCADA database configuration.
  • Configure protection relays and IEDs (Hitachi, SEL, or equivalent) using vendor engineering tools.
  • Program and test RTUs (e.g., RTU560 or similar), including logic, communication mapping, and point ‑ to ‑ point testing.
  • Configure industrial Ethernet switches, VLANs, PRP, and perform network troubleshooting.
  • Integrate communication protocols such as DNP3, IEC 104, Modbus, SNMP.
  • Interpret and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and single ‑ line diagrams.
  • Perform system troubleshooting using tools such as Wireshark.
  • Apply power system protection concepts in commissioning and validation activities.
  • Interface with customers and team members during testing, energization, and issue resolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in automation, control systems, or commissioning/startup.
  • Strong knowledge of control theory, automation concepts, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Experience with power system protection and control concepts and substation equipment.
  • Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to work safely and contribute to a safety ‑ driven culture.
  • Willingness to travel and perform out ‑ of ‑ town commissioning work.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
substation automation systemsIEC 61850MMSGOOSEIED configurationHMI screensSCADA database configurationprotection relaysRTUsindustrial Ethernet switches
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam collaborationtroubleshooting methodologiessafety culturecustomer interface