Lead Control Automation System Engineer

The role will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. You will be part of a team that defines the network configuration of an HVDC control system as part of a project delivery team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IEDs 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 interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IEDs.
• 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.
• 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. This may include
  • 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.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IEDs
• Experience in Control Panel design (preferably as used in substation/power plant environments)
• Strong background in Distributed Control Systems / Substation Automation

• Experience in 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. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills