Digital Protections Application Design Senior Engineer

DIGITAL PROTECTIONS APPLICATION DESIGN SENIOR ENGINEER

Place of work:

• Slovakia or your home EU country (if outside of EU the relocation to Slovakia is a must)
• Extensive international travel (50%) for Commissioning activities, FATs, Internal Validations. Short notice mobilization request in some cases
• To have an EU passport is mandatory

With a permanent position working for Schneider Electric Regional Execution Platform (REP) Bratislava, Digital Protections Application Senior Engineer:

• Is responsible for IED Protection parameters (Logic, Communication, Protection Settings) design and commissioning for Complex Technical International projects within Europe and South America Region.
• Has advanced knowledge about complete SE IED portfolio (VAMP, SEPAM, MICOM, EASERGY, TESYS)
• Has advanced knowledge about Communication protocols (IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, DNP3, IEC103, etc.)
• Has advanced knowledge about Power Metering Relays and how to use / program them
• Has confirmed experience about GOOSE (Generic Object Oriented Substation Event) signals
• Has advanced knowledge about ANSI/IEEE Standard Device Function numbers
• Learns and applies applicable standards, tools, procedures and best practices in this area.
• Reports on commercial and technical argumentation in this area.

Main tasks on her/his leadership are (at least) the following:

• Define the best type of SE IED that complies with client needs accordingly with protection plan
• Understand and implement LV/MV protection setting
• Participates in Protection Relays Testing in Factory or Site
• Develop complex Logic functions inside IED to comply with client needs
• Implement Communication IED descriptions (CID files) for communication with internal and external SCADA systems
• Defines IP and Ethernet network between connected devices
• Develop and commission Automatic Transfer Logic (ATS)
• Participates in Tender process to estimate and quote manhours needed
• Participates on Site commissioning on ED SWGR and EMCS interfacing

Scope and environment

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• With the Project Team to organize Design / commissioning tasks.
• With the Project Manager (PM), to manage schedules and customer interfaces.
• With the Design Leaders & Technical Leader Electrical and Digital, to advise on correct implementation of IED Logic and communication files (CID).
• With the Power System team to discuss the results of protection studies, to analyze eventual need of change or upgrade electrical equipment to ensure protection discrimination
• with the GCP Digital Integration team to be aware and informed about latest trends and practices in digital community

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• With the customers, upon request of the TL (or PM).
• Potentially with external vendors if clients use a competitor IED range

Key responsibilities, activities and skill set

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes technical responsibility for robust design or for commissioning.
• Ensures quality (content, timing, costs) of the work done
• Writes Technical reports to TL and Client
• Participates in design meetings if required, participates actively in the capitalization and sharing of experience
• Maintains technical theoretical and applied skills in the ED and Power Systems domain
• Contributes to technical innovation and productivity by sharing best practices

SKILL SETS

• Strong skills in IEC & IEEE standards applicable within the ED field, knowledge of the methodology & acceptance criteria defined therein
• Strong knowledge of Protection system operation, latest ranges of protection relays, preferably Micom, Sepam, Easergy & Vamp ranges.
• Advanced skills using IED configuration tools, like Micom S1, SFT2841, Vampset
• Advanced level skills in communication protocols
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience constructing secure networks to avoid unauthorized access or digital threats to operating networks
  • Experience with Cybersecurity Admin Expert Cybersecurity Application Platform
  • Experience or literacy on Sequence of Operation PLC Design

COMMERCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with the TL and PM, participates in meetings with customers to clarify their needs; identifies technical limits; obtains approvals
• Able to create quotation tools for calculations/studies
• Tracks costs and improves profitability of the calculations/studies, considering the cost of both engineering and site travelling if commissioning is engaged

RESPONSIBILITIES IN TERMS OF QUALITY

• Is responsible for the quality of his/her studies and for the associated documentation
• Implements the Quality policy and improves the level of customer satisfaction
• Respect and follow SE HSE Standards and rules

RESPONSIBILITY IN TERMS OF SECURITY / SAFETY

• Continuously monitors the security of information processed, stored, sent out
• Acts with discretion, and does not communicate information to those who do not need it

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Requirements

Education

University degree in Electrical engineering (Bachelor as minimum, preferably Master) with a strong experience in the electrical distribution field and in the customer project business

Languages

• English language fluent mandatory (minimum B2 level)
• Fluency in French is an advantage.
• Fluency in other languages as Spanish and/or German is a plus.

Experience

• At least 5 years' experience in technical field of expertise (Electrical Distribution, Energy automation, commissioning)
• Proved technical experience with communication protocols preparing communication files that client SCADA is able to read
• Proved experience doing signal and loop testing interface test with EMCS(Monitoring and Control System) and switchgear

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of working time within EU Region
• EU passport holder is an advantage
• Driving License B
• Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect / missing conditions
• Potential to work on a long time base abroad mission 6 to 12 months (Optional)

Send us your CV and get the chance to HAVE:

• EXCITING JOB: Join a global leader in Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation.
• Our INCLUSIVE REWARD PORTFOLIO is designed to support YOU to be your best and it goes byond pay and benefits.
• MEANINGFUL: Competitive pay & incentives, Market leading & Personalized benefits, Schneider Electric Foundation supporting individuals and communities around the world
• INCLUSIVE: Fair pay initiatives GLOBAL, Family Leave Policy, STEP UP - Global Recognition Program, Pay equity
• EMPOWERED: Workplace flexibility
• OPEN TALENT MARKET to own your career locally or globally
• LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: E-learning platform & E-learning Link
• HEALTH AND WELL-BEING : Group life insurance for employees, Flexile working hours & home office, Multisport card, Meal allowance, Relax room & Massages
• FAMILY LEAVE POLICY: Child care, Care Leave, Bereavement leave, Additional day off for women on International Womens Day, 4 Sick days, 1 Bridge day per year
• RECOGNITION and REWARDS : Attractive referral bonus, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and events, Celebration of seniority
• PERKS : Cafeteria benefit, WESOP (Worldwide Employee Share Ownership Plan), Recreation allowance

This list of benefits applies only to candidates living or open to relocate to Slovakia.
Information about the selection process:

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV in English language. We really appreciate your job application. Please mind we will contact only candidates meeting our job requirements.
Thank you for your kind understanding.

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