Substation Automation Specialist

1 month ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Full time

Position Overview

As a member of the Grid Integration Business Unit, you will contribute to innovative solutions in the field of Substation Automation. Our Grid and Power Quality Solutions (G&PQS) technologies are designed to enhance power distribution and control in both existing and new networks while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability. Hitachi Energy stands as a trusted partner in the evolution of future grid technologies.

At G&PQS, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future. If you are prepared to tackle the technological challenges associated with control and protection systems, you will join a team of experienced professionals in a dynamic and evolving environment. We are seeking to expand our team focused on application development.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing and engineering applications for Substation Automation Systems, including Gateways, HMI, and Communication protocols.
  • Collaborating with our IED-engineering team to facilitate data exchange between bay-level and station-level systems.
  • Engineering and validating NCC interfaces, including the preparation of test protocols for Substation Automation systems.
  • Providing support to our delivery teams to ensure successful implementation of new solutions in customer projects, as well as assisting the tender team with new opportunities.
  • Engaging with our station interface, both on-site and remotely.
  • Training and supporting the organization in the application of new HMI and SCADA solutions within our delivery projects.
  • Conducting detailed design, system integration, and test-driven development.
  • Performing verification of HMI and SCADA systems for our control solutions, both in testing environments and on-site.

You will be part of a dedicated project team, collaborating throughout all phases of extensive projects. This collaborative approach will provide you with a strong foundation for career advancement within our organization and opportunities for global travel during project commissioning phases.

Required Qualifications

  • A university degree in a relevant technical field, along with expertise and experience in the IEC61850 domain.
  • Extensive experience in the design of Energy/Utility substations.
  • In-depth knowledge of Grid Automation Protection & Control (P&C) and Substation Automation Systems (SAS) products.
  • A background in Electrical Control Systems and SCADA/DCS systems.
  • Familiarity with standards, particularly IEC61850.
  • Competence in substation automation engineering for station control systems based on Micro SCADA, including IEC standards, MODBUS, and OPC DA/UA.
  • Strong understanding of Ethernet topologies and various redundancy strategies.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience with Substation Automation Systems.
  • Experience in areas such as IEC61850, HMI (Micro SCADA), event and database management, and communication protocols is advantageous.
  • A proactive problem solver who takes initiative and consistently meets deadlines and expectations.
  • Proficiency in English, as you will be part of an international team exchanging knowledge with colleagues globally.

Your foundation includes a university degree in a relevant technical area and expertise in SAS design. Experience or a strong interest in control systems or OT network configuration and operator interface design is essential, while an understanding of electric power systems is a plus. As our new team member, you should excel in planning and organizing your workday. We value driven problem solvers who take initiative and consistently deliver on time, contributing to our ongoing development.

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