Automation & Controls Engineer

Location: Polanco, CDMX

As an Automation Engineer, you will own the deployment and integration of real-time power management and SCADA solutions at such as utilities, industrial facilities, data centers, oil & gas and critical infrastructure clients across The Americas and internationally. You will work hands-on with one of the most technically advanced power systems platforms available today — configuring, commissioning, and delivering projects end-to-end for English-speaking clients across the US, Middle East, India, and Asia.

This is a mid-level role for an engineer who is ready to stop doing the same project repeatedly and start building depth across a genuinely complex and varied portfolio. You will have direct proximity to the product teams behind the platform you deploy — something no third-party integrator can offer. If you are looking for a role where your technical decisions matter and your exposure grows faster than it would in a specialized position, this is that role.

Responsibilities - You will do:

Own end-to-end deployment and integration of ETAP Real-Time solutions including Power Management Systems, Electrical SCADA, and Digital Twin implementations

Lead client-facing technical communication including project scope definition, delivery updates, and commissioning handover

Configure and integrate RTU and field device communication using standard industrial protocols including Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104, IEC 61850, and OPC UA

Program and configure RTUs and field controllers using IEC 61131-3 languages including Structured Text and Function Block Diagrams

Connect to and manage protective relays including settings file retrieval, configuration, and database management for asset management projects

Design and develop electrical HMI graphics representing client power systems, substations, and control schemes

Build and maintain one-line diagram models representing client electrical networks

Independently troubleshoot and resolve SCADA communication, HMI, and power management issues before escalating

Perform and lead functional testing, commissioning, and client training at project sites across The Americas and internationally

Identify and communicate project risks, technical blockers, and scope changes proactively to project management

Informally support and guide junior engineers on technical tasks and project delivery standards

Requirements - You need to have:

Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher) — while this position is based in Mexico, the majority of clients span the US, Middle East, India, and Asia

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience delivering electrical SCADA or power monitoring projects using platforms such as Schneider Power Monitoring Expert, Survalent, GE GridSolutions, or similar

Demonstrated experience building HMI graphics and configuring device communication within an electrical SCADA or power monitoring environment

Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus and DNP3 — point mapping, device configuration, and basic troubleshooting are expected

Practical experience with industrial networking including IP addressing and communication architecture for automation systems

Strong computer proficiency with hands-on experience configuring systems, managing software environments, and troubleshooting technical issues independently

Foundational understanding of electrical power distribution and substation automation concepts sufficient to read a single-line diagram and explain basic system behavior to a client operator

A Plus to have:

Experience with OPC UA or IEC 61850 MMS for third-party system integration

Programming experience using IEC 61131-3 languages, specifically Structured Text or Function Block Diagrams, for RTU or PLC automation applications

Basic familiarity with protective relays and IEDs including connecting to devices and retrieving settings or event records

Exposure to IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging in a substation automation context

Field commissioning experience on substation automation or power monitoring projects

Experience with ADMS, EMS, or Distribution Management Systems

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.