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Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

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 and conducts activities related with Protection & Control at integrators and end customer facilities.

Job Description

Essential 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

Qualifications / Requirements

• M.Sc. Electronics/Electrical Engineering degree

• Proficiency level in Portuguese and English.

• Significant Experience in Energy/Utility substation design

• Grid Automation P&C and SAS 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 and globally

• 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

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