Sr. Substation Automation Engineer - Power Systems

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power systems is seeking a Senior Power Systems Automation Engineer in Wendell, NC. The role involves designing and implementing automation systems for electrical substations, with significant responsibilities in project leadership and technical support. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering with substantial experience in power automation, along with strong programming and communication skills.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Ability to read AC and DC schematics for substations.
• Project Technical Lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems for power substations.
• Configure and test RTU/PLC for protection schemes.
• Be a technical leader and customer interface for project execution.

Skills

Communication Network Technologies

Control and Protection commissioning experience

Factory and Site testing experience

Advanced Programming skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics/computer science engineering

Tools

SICAM PAS

SICAM RTU

SICAM Toolbox

SIMATIC WinCC

SIMATIC PLC

TIA Portal

Job description

Sr. Power Systems Automation Engineer

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Electrification and Automation is seeking experienced professionals in power transmission & distribution, in the field of substation automation and protection relay engineering to join our growing team of Power Systems Engineers

We are looking for Senior Power System Automation Engineers. This position will be based at Wendell, NC.

Role Description:

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems and associated equipment for power substations.
• Configure and test RTU/PLC for protection and controls schemes of Medium and High Voltage substations systems.
• Develop new application solutions with IEC61850 or other communication protocols relevant in the energy automation field.
• Design and/or support elaboration of Control Logic Diagrams, System Network Architecture, Signal Lists, Functional Design Specifications documents during design phase of the project.
• Prepare and execute (FAT) Factory Acceptance Test procedures & testing environments for customer projects.
• Prepare and execute (SAT) Site Acceptance Test procedures and commissioning scripts for customer projects.
• Be a technical leader in projects or lead other team members in project activities.
• Be one of our primary customer interfaces, including trouble shooting and commissioning support.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/computer science engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Project Technical Lead experience.
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and others relay/automation products and associated software.
• Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
• Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, Profinet, Profibus.
• Control and Protection commissioning experience.
• Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems
• Around 75% of travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communication Network Technologies, including Design, Configuration, and troubleshooting of layer 2 and layer 3 capable devices for protection and automation applications with Ruggedcom and Scalance products.
• Advanced knowledge in Siemens Power Automation products such as SICAM PAS, SICAM RTU, SICAM SCC.
• Experience with Power Automation engineering tools such as SICAM Device Manager, SICAM Toolbox, SIMATIC WinCC
• Advanced knowledge in with Siemens Industry Automation products such as SIMATIC PLC, TIA Portal, WinCC Advanced/Professional/Unified.
• Advanced Programming skills and experience with programming languages used in process and power automation such as C++, ST, LD, FBD.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $81,130 – $139,080. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

About Siemens:

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