Design Engineer - SAS (Switchgear)

Hudson Manpower

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Acceptance Testing, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Documentation, File Management, Human Machine Interface (HMI), ISO 14001, ISO 9001, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Maintain Compliance, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Engineering, Safety Process, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Switchgear, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
7 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer - Substation Automation System (SAS) to handle engineering, configuration, testing, and commissioning activities related to MV/LV switchgear, protection relays, and control systems. The candidate will play a key role in delivering reliable and high-quality automation solutions for power substations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform engineering activities related to Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for MV/LV switchgear, MCC, and HV/EHV relay & control panels.
  • Develop and prepare logic diagrams for customer review and approval.
  • Prepare signal lists, internal variable lists, and power system documentation.
  • Configure protection relays (IEDs) for protection, control, monitoring, and communication using OEM tools.
  • Generate and manage SCL files (ICD, CID, SCD) as per project requirements.
  • Interface with clients, end users, and automation vendors to finalize SAS requirements.
  • Coordinate with production, quality, and PSA vendors to resolve technical issues and improve design quality.
  • Support and ensure timely completion of Integrated Factory Acceptance Testing (iFAT).
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities at site.
  • Develop HMI configurations for relays and meters.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and project specifications.
Technical Skills & Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and power system engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with relay configuration tools from:
    • ABB
    • Siemens
    • Alstom
    • GE
    • SEL
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and tools like Vision for architecture and logic diagrams.
  • Familiarity with ANSI / IEC / UL standards.
  • Knowledge of HMI configuration for relays and metering systems.
Compliance & Standards:
  • Awareness of:
    • ISO 9001:2015 (QMS)
    • ISO 14001:2015 (EMS)
  • Adherence to safety procedures and engineering best practices.
Key Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and coordination abilities
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and client-facing environment
  • Time management and ability to meet project deadlines

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