Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer to join their business in the UK.
Position Title: Senior/Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer
Position Type: Permanent (Sponsorship provided)
Job Description:
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As part of a broader Protection and Control team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of Protection Systems that are for clients across the UK Transmission and Distribution sector.
Responsibilities:
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Technically lead and advise for the project Protection & Control content ensuring compliance to relevant standards.
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Lead the design including chairing design workshops, review meetings and working with the stakeholders to ensure a compliant system is provided meeting client and regulatory standards.
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Develop SLD, KLD's, System Architecture and Concept Level Designs to support solution development and ensure that project / client requirements are fulfilled, including the identification of the most suitable technology for the application.
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Undertake site visits / non-intrusive surveys as required to support the tendering and project teams in technical matters, as part of the design activities or as part of site implementation support.
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Produce and review technical documentation to support the design, development and delivery of systems such as Functional Design Spec, Design Intent Documents and Compliance Documents etc.
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Produce and review Protection & Control designs including schematics drawings, general arrangements, layouts, supporting calculations and schedules.
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Contribute to the client approval qualification of solutions, helping to ensure compliance to client specifications/requirements.
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Be responsible for the effective delivery to time, quality and budget.
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Provide technical support, input and feedback for sales and tendering of projects.
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Support the Project Manager in identification of change, programme, cost etc.
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Support others in the project team to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.
Requirements:
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Have experience in Protection & Control Technology across one or more of the key vendors.
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Have a working knowledge of IEC61850 and how to implement this within the field.
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Have knowledge of communications systems, substation protocols along with an understanding of Cyber Security and the implications/ requirements for design in Protection and Control solutions Structured and analytical way of working.
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Ability to work independently/Lead/work as part of a team.
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Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.
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Have excellent communication skills.
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Be flexible in methods of working to achieve best outcomes.
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Successfully completed technical degree (Bachelor, Master, Diploma) or a comparable qualification or relevant experience