Senior Automation System Specialist
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation System Specialist to join our team in North Europe. This is a key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. You will be responsible for leading the requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control systems of the HVDC Control & Protection system.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Automation System Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control systems of the HVDC Control & Protection system, including network & Cybersecurity design.
- Configuring IEC61850 IED's via vendor-specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
- Generating Substation Configuration description Language (SCL) files for system integration.
- Knowledge of Sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IED's.
- Designing, configuring, and testing required to deliver on time and within defined budgets the HVDC Control System hardware.
- Testing and debugging of complex IEC61850 communication systems using industry-standard tools such as IEDSCout, Wireshark, etc.
- Experience with HMI / SCADA technologies, implementation, testing, and installation.
- Coordinating and interfacing the HVDC Control System with Balance of Plant equipment and SCADA systems.
- Collaborating with NPI teams, the configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Bay Controllers (BCU), and Merging Units for signal acquisition in digital substation environments.
- Designing LAN networks/Communication Architectures and configuring industrial Ethernet switches/routers and satellite clocks.
- Following departments standard design practices, engineering reviews, and guidelines.
- Creating Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool).
- Creating Wire/Cable Schedules.
- Creating General Assembly drawings.
- Oversight of testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System.
- Assisting site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system.
- Sharing engineering information and promoting open dialogue.
- Ensuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.
- Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability, and reliability.
- Reviewing and approving design documents, implementing, and ensuring quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- An excellent background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers / Merging Units / IEC61850 IED's / HMI / SCADA technologies.
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as IEC61850 and Ethernet-based protocols.
- Experience in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience relevant to electrical power systems and Substation automation engineering.
- Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, and SCADA.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
- Established project management skills.
- Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
- Demonstrates a track record of designing quality systems/components that exceed design requirements, beat cost targets, and exceed reliability targets.
Estimated salary: £85,000 - £110,000 per annum.
Additional benefits include competitive salary, private health insurance, and great development opportunities.
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