Engineer in Automation, Protection & Control Systems for Electrical Substations (T&D Segments)

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Substation Automation, Protection & Control (P&C) Systems Design, Analysis and Troubleshooting.
  • Lead Substation Automation, P&C Systems Factory Acceptance and Commissioning Tests.
  • Substation Automation, P&C Products Configuration and Application Software Development.
  • Substation Automation, P&C Industrial Networks Design, Configuration, Analysis and Troubleshooting.
  • Substation Automation, P&C Communication Protocols (Electrical Industry Standards) Analysis, Design and Troubleshooting.
  • Strong Digital Communication Technology understanding.
  • Fault Analysis in Substation Automation, P&C Systems.
  • Time Synchronization Systems for Industrial Networks Analysis and Troubleshooting.
  • Disturbance Fault Recorders (DFR) Systems Analysis and Troubleshooting.
  • RTU and Gateways configuration, development, testing/validation and troubleshooting;
  • HMI development for energy systems automation using SAGE, DS Agile and Elipse.


Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor in Electrical, Automation & Control Engineering or Computer Sciences.
  • Understanding of Electrical Substations Process and Equipment (Field Equipment)
  • Understanding of Electrical Substations Instrument Equipment (VTs, CTs. AVRs, etc..)
  • Understanding of Brazilian Regulation Standards for Substation Automation, P&C Systems (ONS Modules)
  • Fluent Portuguese proficiency
  • Advanced English proficiency
  • Basic Spanish proficiency
  • Available for Traveling in Brazil or abroad in project assignments


Desired Characteristics

  • Excellent Analytics and Problem Solving Skills
  • Knowledge of MICOM (PX4X) & UR Products / IEDs for Substation Automation.
  • Knowledge of DS Agile, D20 and D400 GE Products.
  • Teamworking
  • Good Communication skills. Must be clear and concise when reporting activities.
  • Positive Mindset and Resilience.
  • Willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No