Power Systems Automation and Communication Engineer - 4001

Job description

We are looking for an Automation and communication engineer responsible for designing, testing, and commissioning Automation and SCADA systems for HV/ MV/LV power substations, generation, and industrial facilities. Highly experienced engineer to develop projects ranging in size, complexity, and voltage level, from small distribution systems upgrades to large power transmission projects.

This position reports to

Automation and Communication Engineer Leader

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work, conceptual designs, and execution plans
• Prepare engineering cost and man-hour estimates and schedules
• Designing, configuring, consulting, testing, and commissioning of Automation/SCADA, control, and communication systems for transmission and distribution power substations, generation plants, and industrial facilities.
• Develop of test plans for execution during FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of Substation Automation Systems and SCADA applications.
• Prepare equipment and components specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate design activities with other areas (Electrical studies, Civil/Structural, Electromechanical, Transmission Lines, etc.)
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
• Support business development and marketing initiatives
• Provide short- term field support during construction (Device configuration, site testing, troubleshooting)
• Guarantee technical compliance and uniformity in the projects, ensuring the application of technical standards and constructability in order to present final deliverables in line with HMV’s quality procedures and the client’s.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or mechanic engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 5 -year experience in designing, testing, and commissioning  Automation and SCADA systems for HV/ MV/LV power substations, generation, and industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like IEC-61850 (MMS, GOOSE, and Sample Values), DNP V3, Modbus (TCP and Serial),  and IEC-60870-5-101/104, for SAS/Substation Controller/RTU applications
• Use of IEC 61131 language-based controllers to develop automation logic and SCADA solutions.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and Serial networking for device configurations (Switches, Routers, Media converters)
• A solid understanding of industry standards and regulations related to substation design, grounding, and safety clearance requirements such as IEEE, NEC, and ANSI.
• Proficiency in software and substation design tools, such as ZENON Energy Edition, SEL’s Accelerator RTAC for substation controller/SCADA solutions, Siemens TIA Portal suite for PLC programming and HMI development, ZENON Energy Edition- Software platform to develop the automation and control system for power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, GE’s Simplicity, EATON’s SMP Gateway and Visual T&D, Subnet SSNET substation controller software.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, are essential
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to tackle complex design challenges and ensure optimal substation performance.
• Ability to work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C Design Team in their development of the above-listed schematics.
• Ability to provide technical support for field personnel, remote entities, and equipment vendors who are responsible for working and communicating with the substation SCADA network.
• Up-to-date with the latest advancements and emerging trends in substation design.
• Native or fluent in English.
• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States.

Schedule

• Full-time. Permanent.

Job type

• Remote  

Travel

• 60-70 % travel per month or as required.

Benefits 

• Medical and dental insurance
• Annual paid time off
• Paid Holidays (11 holidays for 2023)
• 401k/retirement plan
• Life Insurance
• Other programs tailored to meet your personal needs

HMV Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

For information regarding your Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rights as an applicant, please read:

• https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
• https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

Accommodations

Applicants wishing to apply for an open position with HMV Engineers who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact us via e-mail to request assistance.

More about us

When You Succeed, We Win. That has been our motto since the 1960s and what drives us. Our dedicated team of professionals will partner with you to bring world-class, large bench strength, and multi-discipline expertise of large engineering firms with the competitive rates and customer-centric culture of smaller engineering firms. With more than 2,000 employees located throughout our offices in the US, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru, and the experience of having completed thousands of projects in 40 countries, our experts provide design and engineering services for transmission lines, substations, relay protection and control, and more.

HMV Engineers in the United States

 Our main offices in North America are in Orlando, FL, and Macon, GA, with an extensive network of over 60 employees stationed across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, New York, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Our engineers are licensed in over 25 states throughout the US, enabling us to offer our expertise nationwide. With a bench strength of over 500 T&D engineers across our various offices, we can effectively support our local teams and deliver high-quality services to our clients at highly competitive rates.

Project Experience

 We have performed Substation, P&C, Civil/ Structural, Transmission lines, and Relay Settings work for large and small clients throughout the US, from large IOUs, Developers, industrial clients to smaller Electric Co-Ops and Municipalities. Our engineers have done extensive work at every voltage level from 500kV down to 4kV. We are passionate about helping you succeed and achieve your goals of building and operating a safe, clean, reliable, and resilient electric grid.

Contact us

We look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please send your resume to svillalba@h-mv.com or aromero@h-mv.com.

Please write in the subject of the email   the position that you applied for.

To learn more about HMV Engineers, please visit our website https://www.hmv-engineers.com