Electrical Power and PLC Industrial Automation ...

Electrical Power Systems / Industrial Automation Engineer (x5)Location: Austin, TX + Temple, TXCompany: SII Group USAEmployment Type: Full-timeAbout SII Group USASII Group USA is part of the global SII Group, an engineering and technology consulting company supporting leading industrial, energy, utility, and data center clients. We deliver high-value engineering services across power systems, automation, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on project execution and customer partnership.The RoleSII Group USA is hiring four (4) Power Systems / Project Management Engineers to support mission-critical Data Center projects for one of our custonmer across Texas.This role combines hands-on power systems engineering with project execution and customer-facing responsibilities, supporting the delivery of electrical protection, control, and automation systems for Data Center power infrastructure. Projects typically cover the full lifecycle from design and testing through commissioning and site support.Engineers with experience in protection relays and/or PLCs are encouraged to apply. Candidates from industrial or process automation backgrounds (e.g., manufacturing, oil & gas, utilities) are also welcome and can be trained on Data Center-specific power system applicationsKey ResponsibilitiesConfigure, test, and commission protection relays (SEL, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or equivalent) for Data Center electrical systemsPerform testing using secondary injection test sets (Omicron CMC356, Megger, or equivalent)Implement Data Center power system applications such as:Auto Transfer / Auto Throw Over (ATO)Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI)Arc Flash protectionBreaker control and load shedding/restorationDevelop relay logic using IEC 61850 (GOOSE messaging)Develop and support PLC-based solutions using:Schneider Electric Modicon (M340, M580, M25x)Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)Configure HMI systems (Vijeo Designer, Web HMI / EPAS)Support generator control and backup power systems (low volume)Participate in project planning, execution, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and site supportAct as a technical interface with Data Center clients, EPCs, and internal project teamsTravel to customer sites as required (primarily within Texas)Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)Experience with protection relays and/or PLC systemsHands-on experience with testing, commissioning, or site executionExperience working on customer-facing engineering projectsStrong communication and coordination skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Data Center electrical infrastructureKnowledge of IEC 61850 and substation communicationsExposure to mission-critical environments (Data Centers, utilities, generation, transmission)Familiarity with generator controllers (DSLC, MSLC, EasyGen, or equivalent)Project coordination or project management experienceWhy Join SII Group USA?Work on high-growth Data Center projects with major clientsExposure to mission-critical power systems and backup power architecturesBlend technical engineering and project management responsibilitiesTraining and career development within a global engineering groupCompetitive compensation and benefitsCollaborative, technically driven work environmentApply now to join SII Group USA and contribute to the delivery of reliable, mission-critical Data Center power infrastructure.

Created: 2026-05-09