Electrical Engineer – Protection & Control (PAC)

SecuControl; Florianópolis; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A technology firm specializing in electrical engineering is seeking an Electrical or Control and Automation Engineer in Florianópolis, Brazil. The role combines technical expertise with sales to grow the company’s presence. Responsibilities include pursuing sales opportunities, technical presentations, and customer training. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in Protection & Control engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Serviços

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health insurance with no co-payment

Transportation allowance

Dental insurance

Opportunities for international collaboration

Innovative team

Professional development opportunities

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in Protection & Control engineering, with a focus on relays or any other IED experience.
• Demonstrated ability to blend technical expertise with a sales-oriented approach.
• Portuguese and English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within utilities and manufacturers.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations and proposals.
• Deliver technical training sessions for customers and partners.

Conhecimentos

Parameterization and Operation of IEDs and Digital Relays

Analysis of electrical circuits and short circuits

Time Domain Transmission Line Protection

Theoretical and practical notions of the IEC 61850 Standard

Interpretation and Analysis of Oscillographs

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation, Power Systems, or a related field

Master’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

We’re looking for an Electrical or Control and Automation Engineer with Protection & Control (PAC) experience to help grow SecuControl’s presence in Brazil. You’ll combine deep technical know-how (knowledge of protection systems including relays and IEDs, and protection, control and automation of substations and transmission lines) with a proactive sales mindset. This involves hunting new opportunities, building relationships, and promoting our test interfaces directly with end users or through channel partners.

This full-time role reports to the Director of the Brazilian office and is based in Florianópolis – Brazil, with frequent travel required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Sales & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within utilities, generation and transmission companies, and switchgear/cabinet manufacturers.
• Leverage your professional network to generate leads and set up technical evaluations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with final customers and partners.
• Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations, product demos, and proposals.
• Represent SecuControl at trade shows, conferences, and customer training events.

2. Protection & Control Engineering

• Collaborate with customers on solution designs, integrating SecuControl test interfaces into their protection & control workflows.
• Collect and synthesize feedback from customer field reports to inform product refinements and application best practices.
• Provide application feedback to R&D teams in Germany and Brazil, contributing to continuous product improvement.
• Develop and update application notes, wiring diagrams, and test plans.

Desired Knowledge & Skills

• Parameterization and Operation of IEDs and Digital Relays.
• Analysis of electrical circuits and short circuits.
• Time Domain Transmission Line Protection.
• Theoretical and practical notions of the IEC 61850 Standard.
• Interpretation and Analysis of Oscillographs.

3. Customer Support & Training

• Deliver technical training sessions (remote and onsite) for customers, sales representatives, and partners.
• Act as the lead technical contact for escalations and product quality inquiries.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation, Power Systems, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in Protection & Control engineering, with a focus on relays or any other IED experience.
• Demonstrated ability to blend technical expertise with a sales-oriented approach.
• Portuguese and English verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Self-organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously in a small-team environment.
• Willingness to travel (customer visits, trade shows, partner trainings).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure tied to sales/engineering performance.
• Health insurance with no co-payment, fully afforded by the company for the employee.
• Transportation allowance.
• Dental insurance.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and professional development.
• A close-knit, innovative team that values your input and expertise.

SecuControl is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.