Automation & Controls Engineer

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Automation & Controls Engineer

Location: Polanco, CDMX

Job Type: Full time/ Hybrid

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.