Sr. Lead Control & Protection System Engineer

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Job Description Summary

As a Senior 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 ITO C&P HVDC solution line team that provides overall tender solution with associated documentation in line with customer requirement and develops and maintains standard solutions and costs for HVDC & AC control & protection systems. As a part of the team, your contribution would be a foundation of efficient and good quality project delivery.

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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  
·  Prepare control, protection and sequencing strategy specifications
·  Perform preliminary dynamic performance studies in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc).
·  Support improvements to existing algorithm/strategies for power fault recovery or instability issues during DPS studies
·  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
·  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.
·  Demonstrated 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 working with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, e-base, Microsoft Visio
·  Experience in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools
·  Experience in designing control system with industrial protocols like IEC 61850(preferably as used in substation/power plant environments) 
·  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