Lead Control Automation Engineer

ts customer Requirement based on reference Solution.

This includes the following actives:

• Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes network & Cybersecurity design

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

• Lead the generation of Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.

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

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

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

• Good experience with HMI/SCADA technologies, implementation, testing and installation.

• 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.

• Lead 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.

• Lead the 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.

• Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool)

• Wire/Cable Schedules

• Routine Test specification

• General Assembly drawings

• Bill of Materials

• Oversee 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.

• Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.

• Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability

• Review and approve design documents, implement, and ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.

• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED's/HMI/SCADA technologies.

• Minimum of 8 -10 years' experience in control and protection system design

• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet based protocols.

• Control & Protection Relay logics Design techniques

• Experienced in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems

• Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices

• Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus

• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering

• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment

• Proactively serves on cross functional leadership teams; Makes decisions independently; Pulls in experts when needed

• Demonstrates track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design reqs, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes