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# Principal Automation & Control Engineer

- **Company:** Lancium LLC
- **Location:** The Woodlands, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IEEE Standards Association, Modbus, Computer Network Operations, Grid Packaging Techology, Process Control Systems, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=07a5e35d26bb6627

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
 * Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
 * 12+ years of experience in substation automation, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
 * Experience with substations, data centers, grid interconnections, and utility automation systems.

Core Competencies

 * Substation Automation and Control Systems
 * SCADA, GCS, NOC
 * Load Shedding (UFLS/UVLS) and RAS
 * HMI and Asset Performance Management
 * IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP
 * OT Cybersecurity and NERC CIP
 * Digital Substation Architecture and IEDs

## Description

The Principal Automation & Control Engineer serves as the technical authority for substation automation and control systems across large-scale electrical infrastructure supporting hyperscale data center campuses and grid-integrated energy systems. This role is responsible for ensuring highly reliable, secure, and compliant automation, monitoring, and control systems that support mission-critical operations while meeting utility and grid operator requirements., * Provide technical guidance design, architecture, and technical oversight of Substation Automation and Control Systems across HV/MV substations and transmission interconnections.

 * Review automation philosophies, control logic, HMI design, alarm management, and sequence of operations.
 * Provide technical guidance for SCADA, Grid Control Systems (GCS), Network Operations Center (NOC), and communication system integration.
 * Provide technical guidance in design, and validate Load Shedding , Remedial Action Schemes (RAS), and automated system restoration strategies.
 * Collaborate with Protection & Control, Substation Design, Telecommunications, Power System Studies, and Data Center Engineering teams.
 * Develop standards for Digital Substations utilizing IEC 61850, IEDs, and advanced automation technologies.
 * Ensure compliance with ERCOT/ISO requirements, NERC PRC/CIP standards, IEEE standards, and applicable NEC codes.
 * Review EPC automation designs, SCADA architecture, communication networks, control logic, and commissioning documentation.
 * Provide technical guidance in NOC integration, asset performance monitoring, event analysis, and continuous improvement.
 * Develop engineering standards and technology roadmaps for OT and digital substation systems.


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