Senior Control & Protection Engineer – Hydropower Systems

Were seeking a Senior Control & Protection Engineer with expertise in hydropower automation and grid integration. This role will focus on control schemes for turbines and generators protection systems SCADA architecture and remote operation strategies to ensure safe and efficient plant operation across all modes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design control logic for turbine governor systems and generator excitation
• Specify protection schemes (overcurrent differential surge etc.) for rotating machines and transformers
• Develop SCADA PLC and HMI architecture and define communication protocols
• Coordinate interface signals across electrical mechanical and civil systems
• Support grid code compliance and transient event response planning
• Oversee FAT SAT and commissioning of control and protection systems

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Control Systems or Automation Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years experience in control and protection systems for power generation
• Strong knowledge of hydro governor systems generator control and protection schemes
• Experience with SCADA platforms PLC logic (e.g. Siemens ABB Schneider) and industrial communication protocols (e.g. IEC 61850 Modbus)
• Familiarity with relevant protection standards (e.g. IEC IEEE NERC)
• Experience in commissioning troubleshooting and system integration on site an advantage but not required
• Strong documentation and interdisciplinary coordination skills

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime