Energy Automation Engineer

Job description

Schneider Electric™creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk .

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The Energy Automation Center (EAC) is the engineering unit of Schneider Electric that specializes in developing solutions for control and protection for electrical substations, distribution networks, micro grids, smart grids and renewable generation.

The EAC is requiring an Automation and Control Engineer with at least 5 years experience in planning, development, testing and commissioning power automation systems.

· Integration of intelligent electronic devices in complex automation architectures.

· Preparation of functional specification documents, manuals and application notes.
· Preparation of Test procedures for Internal Validation Tests , integrated Factory Acceptance Tests, Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests (Commissioning)
· Design of protection and control panels and development of schematics in ACAD or similar.
· Configuration of SCADA systems, controllers, protection relays and communications equipment.

· Programming automation applications in programming languages such as ​​C, C++, C#, VB, IEC61131.
· Design, configuration, implementation and troubleshooting of IT networks including switches, routers, firewalls and cybersecurity features.
· Design, configuration, implementation and troubleshooting of networks with the following protocols: Modbus, DNP 3.0, IEC61850,
· Preparation and implementation of plans for integration testing, factory acceptance and commissioning.
· Site Acceptance testing and Commissioning.

· Planning and implementation of training courses and presentations for internal and external customers.
· Trouble shooting of the communication (Capturing and analysis of communication frames)
· Trace file collection, analysis and reporting
· Reporting.

The professional we are looking for has extensive experience in both power systems and control, including Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage substation automation, Generation control, Motor control and distribution automation. He/She needs to have hands on experience in SCADA systems, PLC languages, substation communications, IT, Cybersecurity and protection systems. Panel design is an asset.

What do you get to do in this position?

The following are typical tasks that need to be executed. It is expected that candidates have specific experience in most of them and previous exposure in all of them:

Desired profile

Qualifications :

This job might be for you if:

·  Professional Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Computer Science from a recognized university.
·  Minimum five years of experience in the field.
·  Expertise in implementing projects for O&G, Utilities or electro intensive industry in the USA or Canada.
·  Ability to work in a highly demanding environment and under pressure.
·  Proven experience with at least three of the following communication protocols: IEC61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus.
·  Experience with protection & control equipment and solutions preferably Schneider, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB and Siemens.
·  Proven Experience with at least two SCADA systems such as: PACiS - EcoSUI, EcoStruxure Substation Operations, Wonderware, ClearSCADA, Citect, iFix, FactoryTalk View, WinCC.
·  Excellent English language skills both written and spoken. Spanish would be an asset.
·  Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time inside and outside the country.
·  Ability to supervise and coach less experienced engineers and technicians

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

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