Lead Controls and Protection System Engineer in Stafford

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

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