AC Control Automation Engineer

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centred on an approach mindset and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design creation and optimization of systems consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements creation of alternate system design concepts performance of design trade studies selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.
Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

As Control Automation System Engineer you will be responsible of delivering the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirements. This includes the following activities:

• Customer requirements capture and analysis.
• Definition of control system architecture for a HVDC project.
• Build and update signal list of the project.
• Define control test strategy.
• define detailed test plans and procedures and execute/lead/supervise tests execution.
• SCADA/HMI development
• Lead and support FAT tests for his/her scope.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders (Project Manager technical experts site team ...) to ensure successful delivery of his/her scope of work.

• Interface with equipment supplier monitor manufacturing of cabinets and supervise Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Participate to the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
• Prepare replies to customer comments on technical submittals in coordination with project management.
• Attend as needed meeting with customers/contractors/ consultants for technical discussions.
• Follow the departments standard design practices engineering reviews and guidelines.
• Apply engineering policies and procedures.
• Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

• Minimum of 8-year experience in Control system development in similar application field to HVDC: Oil & Gas Electrical Substations transmission and distribution
• Good understanding of Electrical systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge about communication protocols and networks
• Working experience with IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices)
• Good knowledge about communication design ( Fiber Optics Ethernet network )
• Knowledge about norms standards and technologies of Control design in electrical transmission and distribution systems: like IEC 61850
• Knowledge of HMI and Scada system
• Ability to understand Electrical drawing.
• Tools: MS office (Word Visio Excel)
• Technical documentation and communication skills
• Languages: English
• Availability to travel 10% of time

• Support department Continuous Improvement activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge in Cybersecurity
• Knowledge about HVDC stations and main components.