Designs HV substation control and protection systems, auxiliary systems, and MV/LV equipment for HVDC EPC projects. Responsibilities include creating basic and detailed CAD designs, technical specifications, bills of quantities, supplier proposal analysis, procurement support, and factory acceptance testing. The role requires coordination with designers, engineers, project managers, and suppliers while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and international standards.
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Job Description
Role
The Secondary Design Engineer HVDC is responsible for the design and engineering of HV substation control and protection systems, auxiliary system control and protection, including MV/LV auxiliary equipment, and other low-voltage (LV) engineering aspectsof Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) substation projects in the Power System industry sector. This position will work closely with other designers, engineers, and the project managers to ensure compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints.
Key Missions
The Secondary Design Engineer HVDC will have the following key missions:
- Define all equipment and documents necessary to meet customer needs, including Cubicles for Control & Protection and cubicles for Auxiliary Services,MV/LV equipment, MV/LV cables, battery cells, and chargers.
- Establish basic design, and then detailed drawings in compliance with contractual specifications during the Basic Design/Principle phase, using CAD tools in line with company processes. Knowledge of the Engineering Base tool would be an added advantage.
- Establish technical specifications for MV/LV equipment supplied by internal partners and external suppliers.
- Analyse technical proposals received and participate in technical clarifications with equipment suppliers by supporting the Sourcing department.
- Establish Bill of Quantities for MV/LV equipment and C&P Cubicles(Request for Procurement) and technical specifications for necessary erection tools.
- Participate in factory acceptance tests and reception of HV substation control and protection systems, auxiliary system control and protection, including MV/LV auxiliary equipment in compliance with contractual technical specifications and project time schedules
Performance Measurements
The performance of the Secondary Design Engineer HVDC will be measured based on:
- Quality of design and accuracy of technical specifications
- Efficient management of detailed design using CAD tools i.e. Engineering Base
- Compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members
- Ability to analyse technical proposals and make informed decisions
Desired Profile
The ideal candidate for the Secondary Design Engineer HVDC position should possess the following qualifications and competencies:
- Graduate from Electrical or Electro-technical school
- Knowledge of HV substation control and protection systems, auxiliary system control and protection, including MV/LV auxiliary equipment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluent in English, reading / writing.
- Ability to compare materials to identify deviations from contractual specs and standards
- Ability to design schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams
- Knowledge of different telecom interfaces for each technology
- Knowledge of basic electro technique rules, apparent power, and power factors
- Pro-active, problem-solving mindset and good team player
- Relevant IT knowledge and experience with secondary design realizations tools
Experience
- relevant experience in High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation activities, including knowledge of electrical installations, control and protection systems, turnkey projects development, and interfaces.
- Skills in Low Voltage (LV) installation, Digital and Conventional Control Systems, and be familiar with international standards.
- experience in designing schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams, and knowledge
What we offer
- Working in an international team within Grid Systems Integration based in Berlin.
- A key design engineer role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements
- Competitive benefits, performance allowance based on annual performance reviews and great development opportunities.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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