Advanced Automation Application Engineer
Job Description Summary
Reporting directly to the Distribution and Industrial (D&I) CoE Leader, the Advanced Automation Application(AAA) Engineer is a key member of the D&I CoE team.
Job Description
AAA solutions include electrical monitoring and control systems and power management systems for industrial and utility applications, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration solutions, Microgrids control and monitoring solutions, Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control solutions (WAMPAC), Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) applicable to islanded or non-islanded installations.
The AAA Engineer shall have technical expertise in designing and implementing power management systems, power plant control for both conventional and Renewable sources and expertise in IEC61131 PLC programming.
The AAA Engineer shall be able to assist customers with their advanced automation applications, propose different solutions and help customers make decisions. AAA Engineer will engage with customers in co-creation dialogue, promote our AAA offerings, and act as the technical liaison between the customer and Grid Automation (GA) region teams for AAA applications.
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AAA Engineer will be responsible for:
Execute first-of-a-kind projects using GA advanced automation products and by coordinating with the R&D teams
Define AAA solutions and technical architectures.
Design and develop standardized solution for key segments/customers
RTDS/ OPAL-RT testing of new AAA solutions.
Promote AAA offering. Owning plans and actions with the goal of expanding our activities with selected segments and accounts.
Participate in service activities when needed: Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, Technical Consulting, Training, On-site Support and Commissioning, etc.
Support Sales & Tendering teams in presales activities and on service offer preparation.
EHS Leadership, conduct work in compliance with applicable regulations and encourage accurate employee safety practices.
Occasionally provide installation, testing, commissioning and service direction on-site and remotely.
Provide both external and internal timely, accurate, professional reports.
Provide advance technical support and be a trusted advisor to customers.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college and /or equivalent experience.
Strong experience in Design and Engineering with good technical acumen in the domain of Grid Automation and IEC61131 PLC programming skills.
Knowledge & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Generation Control and/or Power Management systems, Distributed Renewable Resources (DER) integration to Grid, Microgrid Control Systems
Expertise in IEC61131 PLC Programming
Expertise in SCADA systems and communication protocols like IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC104 and good understanding of networking basics
Experience in validating solutions using Simulators like RTDS and / or OPAL -RT
PDC/PMU/Synchrophasor knowledge is desired
Programming skills in Python, VBA are desired
MQTT knowledge is desired
Experience in PSCAD is desired
Knowledge of the standards relevant to DER integration with Grid like IEEE 1547 and IEEE 2030 is desired
GPG platform knowledge is desired.
Proficiency level in English. Other languages valued (Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Italian and/or Russian).
Willingness and ability to travel globally upto 50% of the time
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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