Job Description
Job Description
ECNS is looking for a part-time Substation Protection & Control Engineer to work on a contract basis . This is the perfect role for retired or freelance engineers that are looking for additional work. Day time availability is preferred.
Location : On-Site : Work From Home
Travel Requirements : 25%
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Serve as a subject matter expert in digital substations; IEC 61850, centralized protection, and digital twin technology.
- Develop specification documentation employing the Top-Down Engineering approach and utilizing readily available tools.
- Provide technical guidance to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate substation automation into broader grid management systems.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in digital substation technology and contribute to our innovation initiatives.
- Develop conceptual single-line diagrams and network diagrams.
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of digital substations for our clients.
- Configure protection relay devices from various vendors, including SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE, and Schneider.
- Demonstrate proficient troubleshooting skills in protection and control, automation, and relay networks.
- Develop commissioning procedures for efficient digital substation deployment.
- Develop and lead protection and control maintenance training programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 1+ years of power industry experience, or a similar combination.Configuration expertise of protection relay devices from vendors such as ABB / Hitachi, SEL, and Siemens.Excellent listening, reading, communication (technical, written, & verbal), attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.This is a remote position.