Control Automation System Engineer

work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Configuration of IEC61850 IED's via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.

• Generation of Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.

• Knowledge of interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED's.

• Design, configuration and testing required to deliver on time and within defined budgets the HVDC Control System hardware.

• Testing and debugging of complex IEC61850 communication systems using industry standard tools such as IEDSCout, Wireshark etc.

• Coordinate and interface the HVDC Control System with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems:

  • Define the main IO Lists of the control system
  • Analyze signal interfaces and ensure compatibility with the control system

• In collaboration with NPI teams, the configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Bay Controllers (BCU) and Merging Units for signal acquisition in digital substation environments.

• Design of LAN networks/Communication Architectures and configuration of industrial ethernet switches/routers and satellite clocks

• Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines.

• Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks under the guidance of lead engineers. This may include

  • Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)
  • Wire/Cable Schedules
  • Routine Test specification
  • General Assembly drawings
  • Bill of Materials

• Participate in the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.

• Prepare and present technical information for Substation Control Systems to internal and external customers.

• Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.

• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.

• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED's

• Experience in Control Panel design (preferably as used in substation/power plant environments)

• Strong background in Distributed Control Systems / Substation Automation

• Experience of working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, Microsoft Visio

• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Profibus and Ethernet based protocols.

• Understanding of fibre optic cabling systems

• Understanding of LV cable sizing and distribution

• Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques

• Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes