Advanced Automation Application Engineer
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Reporting directly to the Distribution and Industrial (D&I) CoE Leader, the Advanced Automation Application (AAA) Engineer is a key member of the D&I CoE team. AAA solutions include electrical monitoring and control systems, power management systems for industrial and utility applications, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration solutions, Microgrids control and monitoring solutions, Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control solutions (WAMPAC), and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) applicable to islanded or non-islanded installations.
The AAA Engineer shall have technical expertise in designing and implementing power management systems, power plant control for conventional and Renewable sources, and expertise in IEC61131 PLC programming. The AAA Engineer will assist customers with advanced automation applications, propose solutions, and help customers make decisions. They will engage in co‑creation dialogue, promote AAA offerings, and act as the technical liaison between the customer and Grid Automation (GA) region teams for AAA applications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute first‑of‑a‑kind projects using GA advanced automation products and coordinate with the R&D teams.
- Define AAA solutions and technical architectures.
- Design and develop standardized solutions for key segments / customers.
- Perform RTDS / OPAL‑RT testing of new AAA solutions.
- Promote AAA offering, owning plans and actions with the goal of expanding our activities with selected segments and accounts.
- Participate in service activities when needed : Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, Technical Consulting, Training, On‑site Support and Commissioning, etc.
- Support Sales & Tendering teams in presales activities and service offer preparation.
- Lead EHS, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and encouraging accurate employee safety practices.
- Occasionally provide installation, testing, commissioning and service direction on‑site and remotely.
- Provide both external and internal timely, accurate, professional reports.
- Provide advanced technical support and be a trusted advisor to customers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college and / or equivalent experience.Strong experience in Design and Engineering with good technical acumen in Grid Automation and IEC61131 PLC programming.Entrepreneurial and team player.Demonstrated experience in autonomous problem‑solving with proposal of adapted solutions.Demonstrated capability to communicate clearly at a technical level either orally or in writing, including effective presentation skills.Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Generation Control and / or Power Management systems, Distributed Renewable Resources (DER) integration to Grid, Microgrid Control Systems.Expertise in IEC61131 PLC Programming.Expertise in SCADA systems and communication protocols like IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC104 and good understanding of networking basics.Experience in validating solutions using Simulators like RTDS and / or OPAL‑RT.PDC / PMU / Synchrophasor knowledge is desired.Programming skills in Python, VBA are desired.MQTT knowledge is desired.Experience in PSCAD is desired.Knowledge of standards relevant to DER integration with Grid such as IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2030 is desired.GPG platform knowledge is desired.Proficiency in English; other languages valued (Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Italian, and / or Russian).Willingness and ability to travel globally up to 50% of the time.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with different departments.A rigorous team‑working approach, good communication and interpersonal skills, high self‑motivation, flexibility and self‑learning aptitude.Must be a motivator, self‑starter and dedicated team player with a sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.High interpersonal skills.Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Electric Power Generation
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