Protection & Control Engineer

Siemens Energy; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design relay protection and control systems for high voltage substations and transmission projects. The role involves developing detailed schematics, BOMs, and interfaces for SCADA and RTU systems.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team in Siemens Energy's Grid Technology division, applying protective relaying knowledge to ensure reliability and safety across transmission projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Three+ years in protection/control/communications design for HV substations.
• Knowledge of ANSI and IEC standards is a plus.
• Experience with protective relay equipment used in substations.
• Familiar with Electrical AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Fluent English.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation relaying and metering diagrams (AC schematic, DC schematic).
• Prepare specifications and Bills of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/Communication Panels.
• Develop SCADA/Communications interfaces diagrams including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Create protection and control panel layouts and wiring diagrams; generate cable schedules.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests for Protection/Control Panels and review others' work.
• Coordinate with engineering/design teams to align the overall design package.

Skills

Protection/Control design

HV substations

ANSI/IEC standards

Protective relay equipment

AutoCAD/MicroStation

English fluency

Good communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for relay protection and control engineering activities, including detailed design for high voltage substations and transmission projects. This position will offer the ability to directly apply candidate’s knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems in transmission projects.

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for relay protection and control engineering activities, including detailed design for high voltage substations and transmission projects. This position will offer the ability to directly apply candidate’s knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems in transmission projects.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specification & Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/ Communication Panels
• Develop the Schematic Diagram for SCADA and Communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Develop Protection and Control Panel layouts / Develop Protection and Control Panel wiring diagrams / Develop Cable Schedule for Substation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Test for Protection and Control Panels and perform reviews of work performed by others
• Work closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements

What You Bring

• University Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Three or more-year experience with a focus on protection/control/communications design for high voltage substations.
• Knowledge on ANSI standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with protective relay equipment typically used in substation.
• Familiar with Electrical Auto-CAD or Micro-Station.
• Fluent English Language
• Good communication skills, teamwork and self-driven.
• Responsibility to comply and / or enforce the protocols, policies, guidelines, and competencies of the current integral management system (EHS, Quality).

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Check out this video to learn more about Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Savings Fund
• Parental leave and family building benefits

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