Lead Control Automation System Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Lead Control Automation Systems Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves designing and implementing digital control systems for HVDC projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with IEC61850 IEDs, SCADA, and cybersecurity. This is a mid-senior level, full-time position with promising career prospects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers and IEC61850 IEDs.
• Experience in developing electrical designs for industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of digital control systems for HVDC.
• Configure IEC61850 IEDs for system integration.
• Design and test hardware for HVDC Control Systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Communication Networks

Control Systems

SCADA

Education

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC61850

HMI

SCADA Technologies

Job description

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Executive Search - Renewable Energy, Wind, Solar, T&D markets. Delivering business critical assignments for global renewable energy companies.

We are supporting our client to secure a Lead Control Automation Systems Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. As Lead Control Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the design, implementation, and development of cutting-edge digital control systems for the HDVC control and Protection system.

The Company:

A globally recognised leader in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to transforming how we generate and utilise renewable energy. Their state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions have positioned them as a key player in the industry. Due to significant growth in the UK, this has created the need to appoint a Lead Control Automation Systems Engineer to help strengthen their rapidly growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall requirement, design, implementation, and testing of digital control systems for the HVDC Control & Protection system, including network & cybersecurity design.
• Configure IEC61850 IEDs using vendor-specific tools and system configuration tools for complete system integration.
• Generate Substation Configuration Description Language (SCL) files for system integration.
• Apply knowledge of sequencing & interlocking principles used in substation automation systems and their implementation on IEC61850 IEDs.
• Design, configure, and test the hardware for HVDC Control Systems to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers, Merging Units, IEC61850 IEDs, HMI, and 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 network security, hardening, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of Layer 2 & 3 protocols such as IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DMS, ADMS, DNP, IEC, and Modbus.
• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and substation automation engineering.
• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems, digital control systems, substation automation, and SCADA.

If you are seeking a broad and challenging role with promising prospects, apply without delay.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Services for Renewable Energy

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