Senior Substation Secondary Systems (P&C) Engineer (Bucharest/ Remote in Romania)

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Here is what you will do:

Design and Implementation:

• Responsible for the electrical engineering secondary circuits for HV Substations.
• Provide mentorship for the other electrical engineers in our High Voltage team.
• Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities.
• Assist in the design and development of secondary systems for T&D projects.
• Support the implementation and commissioning of protective relay schemes, control systems, and communication networks.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, schematics.
• Generate basis of design documentation for protection and relay configurations.
• Generate reports on system performance, project progress, and testing outcomes.
• Reviewing engineering work performed by peers.
• Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support during project execution and address any issues related to secondary systems.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and reports.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all designs and implementations comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and industry best practices.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in Secondary Substation Systems

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering secondary substation systems.
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor and lead for team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to have:

• Good knowledge of Relay Settings for ABB Relays Family, GE Relays Family, Siemens Relays Family & SEL Relays Family.
• Protection Coordination experience.
• Commissioning Field Experience.
• Knowledge of the Control Equipment (Protection Relays, PLC, Concentrators, etc.).
• Knowledge of SCADA and Communication Protocols.
• Familiarity with protective relaying, control systems, and communication networks.
• Proficiency in using engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP).

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