Traveling Automation Engineer

About the role

Shermco is seeking a remote Traveling Automation Engineer to support mission‑critical power‑system environments, primarily large‑scale data centers. The role involves extensive travel (up to 75% or more) to configure, commission, and test automation and protection controls for substations and industrial facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and integrate substation automation platforms such as MicroSCADA.
• Engineer, test, and commission IEC 61850 systems, including MMS, GOOSE, and IED configuration.
• Develop HMI screens and support SCADA database setup.
• Program and test protection relays and IEDs (Hitachi, SEL, or equivalents) using vendor tools.
• Program and validate RTUs (e.g., RTU560), 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, and SNMP.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and single‑line diagrams for installation and troubleshooting.
• Use tools like Wireshark for network analysis and apply power‑system protection concepts during commissioning.

Required profile

• Safety‑focused professional with strong knowledge of automation and protection systems.
• Experience in field commissioning of substation automation equipment.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and single‑line diagrams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• MicroSCADA (or similar) platform
• IEC 61850, MMS, GOOSE
• HMI development and SCADA database configuration
• Protection relay configuration (Hitachi, SEL)
• RTU programming (RTU560 or equivalent)
• Industrial Ethernet, VLANs, PRP
• DNP3, IEC 104, Modbus, SNMP protocols
• Wireshark network analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact, mission‑critical projects.
• Fast‑paced environment with strong emphasis on safety and professional growth.
• Remote work flexibility combined with extensive field experience.