SCADA & P&C Engineer

Remote working

Outside IR35

6 Months +

Main Responsibilities

Managing the relationship with SCADA suppliers
Drafting the RFQs and reviewing the ERs and proposals of Site system SCADA
Preparing initial SCADA design
Developing detailed comms schematic from CSS and downstream (including meteorological equipment, inverter smart monitoring etc)
Preparing Cable schedules at CSS level and creating signal list for the SCADA Supplier
Coordinating with scada secondary equipment suppliers related to Grid limitations
Configure relay settings together with the grid experts
SCADA Design Experience
Development of SCADA HMI Systems
UK NGET and DNO experience (preferred)
Excellent knowledge of relevant BSEN, IEC, CIGRE, IEEE and ENA
Understanding of Powerfactors SCADA, ABB, Hitachi, SEL, MircoSCADA, Ziv SCADA solutions, GE iFix SCADA.
Understanding of communications protocols - typically DNP3, IEC61850, Modbus, IEC (phone number removed)-104

Design P&C:
Development of conceptual/Conceptual/detailed Interlocking schemes up to 132kV
Development of Bill of Materials
Technical calculations and analysis to ensure the reliability and performance of protection and control systems.
Preparing Protection Control Philosophy Reports
Development of IED and AVC configuration files.
Support Panel Manufacturers queries
Support on site P&C issues - Red/Green markup drawings
Attend FAT's as required.
Review Vendor drawings
Assist and Review of Secondary Design drawings
Review power system studies.
Development of standard designs/configuration files for 33/66/132kV systems
Providing design sub-contractors with the information required.

Essential Criteria

Using CAD efficiently for work related to the above
Coming from PV background is mandatory
Minimum 5 years of experience in P&C
EHV substation project design experience up to 132kv
AutoCAD
Excellent knowledge of all published guidelines, ENA standards, policies and procedures, from national and international standards to DNO and EP policies, to ensure satisfactory delivery of work
Experience with MICOM S1 Agile, PCM600 and Digsi 5 software (not mandatory for the role)
A sound knowledge of engineering design principles.
An understanding of construction methods.

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