Secondary Design Engineer (Protection)

The opportunity:
Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:

Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.

Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.

Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project.

May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised.

Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

How youll make an impact:

• Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface, and Feeder Block Diagrams.
• Analyze tender documents and technical specifications and prepare Design Intent Documents.
• Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams showing principles, relays, meters, and Functional Design Standards/Descriptions.
• Create signal lists, trip matrices, logics, and interlocks. Review vendor drawings and documents.
• Prepare schematics for interface equipment in Control & Relay Panel schemes. Develop circuit diagrams for new and existing setups, especially for retrofit projects.
• Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules, and Bo estimations.
• Create lists for wiring, termination, and labeling for panel manufacturing.
• Identify and modify existing drawings using standard markups.
• Essential knowledge of Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units, SCADA, RTU, and Tele protection.
• Design Low Voltage AC Panels, DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery & Charger Sizing, and ACDC Cable Sizing.
• Expertise in AIS & GIS secondary designs.
• Work with various departments for design progress and completion.
• Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments.
• Estimate engineering hours and validate inputs.
• Prepare Functional Design Specifications, Technical Specifications, General Arrangement Drawings, Circuit Diagrams, System I/O Schedules, Test Specifications, and O&M literature.
• Use Hitachi energy configuration tools and software.
• Set up procedures and reports for Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Provide progress information to Project Managers and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Participate in design review and lessons learned processes.
• Contribute to the team's success and development of work processes.
• Provide technical support for PGGA products.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Should have 4-7 years of experience relevant fields.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD design tools, E3, modern protection & control systems software & hardware tools.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC protocols (101, 103, 104, 61850
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.