Lead Controls and Protection System Engineer

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Stafford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 28 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Required Experience:

IC

Job Description SummaryAs 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 IT...

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