What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Protection and Controls Engineer FACTS and HVDC position at MEPPI?
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead the programing, design, and implementation of monitoring, communication and control hardware and software for energy systems for the Substation Division (SSD).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead the programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software and hardware to monitor and control energy system equipment.
- Lead the development and implementation of design improvements for product quality, processing time, component lead time, construction design and product support.
- Identify and create hardware and software specifications for substation projects. Prepare and review mechanical and electrical drawings
- Implement cybersecurity service plans for FACTS & HVDC systems that ensure compliance to NERC-CIP regulations, including monthly reporting on vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
- Develop software patches, conduct patch testing on operating systems, support the patch application in the field. Manage updates and version control for SSD software installations.
- Program, test, and troubleshoot cybersecurity devices, including unidirectional data diodes, remote access servers, and other SCADA communications equipment.
- Design and program HMI hardware and software for FACTS & HVDC systems.
- Participate in site commissioning tests for FACTS and HVDC systems.
- Prepare and review mechanical and electrical and system drawings.
- Review vendor design submittals and quotes.
- Perform factory acceptance tests (FAT) and field/site acceptance tests (SAT). Create test plans and report results.
- Monitor and track progress towards completion milestones and deadlines. Communicate progress towards the achievement of milestones and deadlines.
- Assist with developing and implementing design improvements for product quality, processing time, component lead time, construction time, and to facilitate product support.
- Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Division by professionally representing the Company at customer locations and through interaction with other MEPPI Departments and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Advanced experience with protective relaying principles, design, and programming
- Advanced knowledge of FACTS & HVDC technologies
- Advanced computer programming experience with modern programming languages.
- Advanced knowledge of network and communication protocols, logic and control platforms, and system programming.
- Advanced interpersonal communication skills required to communicate with employees, customers and suppliers.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and material.
- Advanced computer skills, emphasizing knowledge of MS Office products and MATLAB, Simulink, and power systems simulation software.
