Senior Control Automation Engineer

Job Description Summary The Senior Control Automation System Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, integration, and validation of HVDC Control & Protection systems. This role works across engineering disciplines and supports solution development, project execution, product care, and tendering activities. The engineer will provide technical leadership, drive consistent design practices, mentor engineering teams, and ensure solutions meet customer, business, and compliance requirements.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical solution for customer requirements based on the reference design.
• Define, develop, integrate, and validate HVDC SCADA/HMI and Control & Protection systems.
• Own the overall design and architecture of the control system, communication networks, and cybersecurity implementation.
• Ability to define and lead HMI/SCADA integration testing at vendor and supplier premises
• Lead IEC 61850 implementation, system configuration, testing, integration, and deployment.
• Develop and review network architecture, including Layer 2/3 communication, security, and hardening requirements.
• Provide technical guidance for requirement analysis, design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Review and approve design documents to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Support customer interface, technical discussions, and training activities.
• Mentor and coach engineering talent and promote consistent global engineering practices.
• Continuously improve product delivery speed, reliability, and stability.
• Ensure cybersecurity and compliance standards are embedded in design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across NPI, ITO, OTR, and Product Care.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong background in HMI software configuration and implementation preferably in Zenon COPA-DATA or Panorama-CODRA.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in control and protection system design.
• Extensive experience with HMI, cybersecurity implementation, virtualization, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in functional specification, HMI design requirements, symbol design, and view specification.
• Experience in industrial communication networks, including IEC 61850 and Ethernet-based protocols.
• Strong knowledge of communication network security, hardening, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent understanding of Layer 2/3 protocols such as IPv4, OSPF, LACP, DMZ, VPN, DNP, IEC, and Modbus.
• Experience in power systems, substation automation, SCADA, and digital control systems.
• Strong background in HMI/SCADA technologies, testing, integration, and installation.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience leading programs and projects in a complex engineering environment.
• Strong documentation, planning, and execution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Track record of designing reliable systems that meet technical, cost, and performance targets.
• Knowledge of control and protection relay logic design.
• Experience in Substation Bay Controllers, Merging Units, and IEC 61850 IED configuration.
• Knowledge in Control Panel design (preferably as used in substation/power plant environments)
• Knowledge of communication networks Security/Hardening and Cybersecurity best practices

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes