Principal Secondary Substation Engineer (Protection&Control)
Core
Design, implementation, and maintenance of secondary systems (protective relaying, control systems, communication networks) within High Voltage transmission and distribution substations.
Role type
Principal Secondary Substation Engineer (Protection & Control)
Builds
Protective relay schemes, control systems, and communication networks for HV substations
Domain
Energy infrastructure / High Voltage Power Systems
Required skills
Protection and control system design for HV substations, Substation automation systems and SCADA integration, Protection coordination studies and relay settings philosophy, Control logic and interlocking schemes, Communication networks design, Integration of protection systems with primary equipment, EPC project management from design to construction
Preferred skills
Experience with ABB, GE, Siemens, or SEL relay families, Commissioning field experience, Knowledge of IEC 61850 substation automation systems, Proficiency in AutoCAD and ETAP
Technologies
SCADA, IEC 61850, AutoCAD, ETAP, PLC, Concentrators
Responsibilities
Design electrical engineering secondary circuits for HV substations, Mentor junior electrical engineers, Develop design schedules and budgets, Support implementation and commissioning of protective relay schemes, Prepare technical documentation and basis of design, Review engineering work performed by peers, Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Principal, technical advisor and team lead