Project engineer (protection & controls)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada seeks an Electrical Engineer for planning, design and coordination of P&C and automation systems for substations and industrial projects.

You will produce AC/DC schematics, cable lists, wiring diagrams and interact with clients and suppliers. The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in substations, knowledge of IEEE/NEMA/NEC/IEC standards, travel up to 30%, and experience commissioning and debugging

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (preferably Power Systems).
• 5+ years of substations and industrial electrification experience.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, NEC and IEC electrical standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, initiative and negotiation skills.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting experience with protection, control and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret project requirements; design protection, communications and control systems for large industrial and utility projects.
• Prepare technical specifications and single-/three-line diagrams, cable lists and wiring diagrams.
• Control and manage changes in P&C systems during project execution; interface with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Power systems

Substation protection

Electrical standards (IEEE/NEMA/NEC/IE

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Job description

Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada Job ID: CA54938066 Date Posted: 2023-03-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

General information:

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.

Responsibilities:

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. Prepare technical specifications and conceptual design reports; 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. 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.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (preferably in Power Systems); 2. 5+ years of related experience in the field of substations and industrial electrification projects; 3. Knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, NEC, IEC electrical standards. 4. Good soft skills in communication, leadership, initiative and negotiation to interface directly with clients. 5. Travel is required; up to 30% both domestic and international. 6. Commissioning and troubleshooting experience with industrial and utility protection, control and communication systems.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com

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