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Job Description Summary

The DCS Engineer will be part of the Grid Automation team. The DCS Engineer has technical expertise in Substation Automation Systems as well as a good knowledge of Grid Automation products and solutions, providing Application Engineering support both internally and externally.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define Systems Automation Solutions and technical architectures

• Provide advance technical support and be a trusted advisor to customers

• Preparation of project validation documents

• Participate in service activities: Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, Technical Consulting, Training, On-site Support and Commissioning

• Liaise effectively with customers in job planning, execution, follow-up and sales support, and internally with Manufacturing, Sales, Commercial Operations and Technology teams

• Project Engineering and Management for Protection, Control and Automation system

• Communicate schedule details, project milestones, manpower requirements, quality issues, and tools/equipment requirements to the appropriate individuals

• Work closely with the Grid Automation Center of Excellence

• Provide, audit, and implement quality control requirements for assigned activities

• Technical Regulations & Standards Leadership

• Support Sales & Tendering teams in presales activities and on service offer preparation

• EHS Leadership, conduct field work in compliance with applicable regulations and encourage accurate employee safety practices

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. Electronics/Electrical Engineering degree

• Proficiency level in Portuguese and English.

• Significant Experience in Energy/Utility substation design

• Grid Automation P&C products deep knowledge

• Background in Electrical Control Systems and SCADA/DCS systems

• Knowledge Standards with emphasis on IEC61850

• Ethernet topology and network good knowledge

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Sound judgment, levelheaded under pressure, with an ability to think on feet.

• High energy, positive individual loving operational challenges

• Willingness and ability to travel both locally , (Around 50%)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer focus and ability to cooperate with the different departments

• A rigorous team working approach, good communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of self-motivation, flexibility and self-learning attitude

• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple assignments, consistently meeting deadlines

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No