Project engineer (protection & controls)

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Planning, design and technical coordination of the P&CM systems for Substations & Industrial projects. Detail electrical design for interface engineering of P&CM & Automation Systems with HV apparatus, MV & LV switchgears, communication architecture, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, SCADA Systems and AC/DC Auxiliary Systems. As a member of the engineering team, the candidate will produce engineering deliverables such as AC/DC schematics, cable list, wiring diagrams, specifications and interact with the other project team members, the customer, and suppliers of goods and engineering services.

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  The primary responsibilities of this position are to understand, analyze and interpret projects' requirements, develop and design advanced protection systems, communication and control systems for large industrial and utility applications.

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  Prepare technical specifications and conceptual design reports;

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  Preparation and/or review of single (three) line diagrams, protection, metering and control schematics & wiring/interconnection diagrams and cable lists, AC/DC auxiliary services design and physical arrangement of substation layouts.

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  Control and manage change related to P&C system during project execution; Interface with other project team members in related electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines and as well PM, Finance, Scheduling, Documentation, EH&S, Construction etc.

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (preferably in Power Systems);

• 5+ years of related experience in the field of substations and industrial electrification projects;

• Knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, NEC, IEC electrical standards. 

• Good soft skills in communication, leadership, initiative and negotiation to interface directly with clients.

• Travel is required; up to 30% both domestic and international.

• Commissioning and troubleshooting experience with industrial and utility protection, control and communication systems

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