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Lead controls and protection system engineer

Stafford
Systems engineer
Posted: 16 May
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Job Description Summary As a Lead Control & Protection System Engineer, you will be responsible to lead the design and provide a competitive technical solution to the customer in the domain of HVDC control and protection system (Automation & Application), associated AC & secondary engineering at the ITO stage. This includes analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviations from our standard product while promoting standard solutions & cost competitivity. You will be part of Reference solution team that develops and maintains standard solutions and costs for HVDC & AC control & protection systems and provides overall tender solution with associated documentation in line with customer requirement. As a part of the team, your contribution would be a foundation of efficient and good quality project delivery. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Analyze in depth customer specification, identify gaps, raise clarifications & build solid technical solution to cater to customer requirement for HVDC & AC control & protection system In coordination with systems team, design/contribute to AC substation Single line diagrams Develop/ Customize standard control architectures, design of LAN networks, identify main IO lists through signal mapping & implement the necessary hardware & its compatibility with the control system Knowledge of network and latest protocols (like IEC 61850) In coordination with cybersecurity expert, analyse compliance to cybersecurity standards and their implementation in the network Prepare control, protection and sequencing strategy specifications Perform preliminary dynamic performance studies in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc). Coordinate with internal and external partners to provide a complete solution with clear division of responsibility Provide input data like auxiliary consumption, cubicle/equipment list to partners Prepare technical specifications for sourcing and validation of offers received. Lead the discussions during customer meetings/workshops Plan & ensure on-time delivery of engineering documents and cost estimates Evaluate risks and opportunities & proposes mitigation measures Contribute to continuous improvement by participating & promoting standardization of tools, documents, solutions & equipment Provide mentorship/trainings to junior engineers Provide technical support being an expert in your domain Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines. Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes in EMH Cross functional training across teams (Control Automation Systems, Control System Application, Protection System Application, Secondary engineering) will be provided. Qualifications / Essential Requirements Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in control and protection system design Knowledge of Electrical Substation and its HV, LV equipment and Auxiliary Systems Strong background on Electrical power system protection & control Experience in designing control system with industrial protocols like IEC 61850(preferably as used in substation/power plant environments) Experience in working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, Microsoft Visio Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks Experience in coaching/mentoring juniors Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting technical reports and responding to clients’ technical questions Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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