Corning
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
Project Engineer II - Automation (Special Protection Systems)
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About the opportunity
Focus Area Integration and automation oriented towards power electrical systems, development of controllers for load/generation rejection-based remedial action schemes, industrial control, proficiency in programming languages contained in standard IEC-61131-3, proficiency in industrial protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet network-based systems, protocol analyzer, SCADA systems and HMI. Development of commissioning and acceptance testing, training, and customer support.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Possess, understand, and apply knowledge and experience with a focus on power system control and related SEL products to complete complex tasks.
- Lead in training and assisting customers in the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operation of automation systems.
- Lead the assignment, completion, and implementation of work within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget with a high level of quality and safety.
- Lead others in creating functional design specifications for projects, and follow up directly with customers to obtain their approval.
- Assist in identifying, preparing, and submitting successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
- Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as needed.
- Model, teach, and apply SEL operating values and principles, as well as SEL world-class manufacturing principles.
- Understand, Create, Simplify.
- Other activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field.
- More than 5 years of experience in relevant applications in power electrical systems and industrial practices, associated with the automation and control area.
- Demonstrated knowledge in power system control, integration, automation, and OT communication network applications.
- Proficiency in programming languages contained in standard IEC-61131-3 (PLCs).
- Knowledge and experience in the use of industrial protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus).
- Experience in design, configuration, and commissioning of Ethernet network-based systems for OT environments; as well as proficiency in associated concepts, topologies, and protocols (RSTP, SNMP, VLAN, SDN).
- Willingness to travel, both nationally and internationally, a minimum of 25% depending on the focus area.
- Strong written, documentation, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Satisfactory background check for SEL.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in power electrical systems, or related specialization.
- Experience in electric utilities, industrial plants, engineering consulting, or system integration.
- Knowledge in generation system control, microgrids, and wide area networks.
- General knowledge of protection schemes for electrical substations.
- Knowledge of NIST SP800, IEC-62443 and/or NERC-CIP standards with a focus on system design.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English (Level B1-B2).
