Principal Engineer - Control Automation System

• Overseeing the overall technical solution that meets customer Requirement based on reference Solution.
• Identify and drive improvements in engineering, operational tools, processes, systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency
• Uphold the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams.
• Work closely with Team Managers to plan execution strategies, provide engineering estimates, identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities
• Be the owner of all aspects of HVDC IEC 61850 Implementation and system deployment, system Configuration, and validation, as well as all usual integration challenges of the control & protection system
• Lead the design and implementation of control and automation systems in compliance with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5, and related power system communication protocols.
• Develop system architectures, substation communication network designs, and data models using SCL (Substation Configuration Language).
• Define control philosophies, protection and interlocking logics, and data exchange configurations.
• Integrate IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), bay controllers, relays, and HMIs within digital substations.
• Participate Patent Evaluation Board (PEB) to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
• Represent the business externally at conferences or in professional working bodies (IEC, CIGRE etc) and maintain active relationship with relevant academic institutions to promote research projects and other academic cooperations.
• Provide ad-hoc technical guidance to the Engineering/Technology leadership team as required, e.g., joining customer negotiations or supplier audits.
• Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control system of the HVDC Control & Protection system this includes network & Cybersecurity design
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on control, protection, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with project teams, NPI, Product care utilities, and vendors for system integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including control and protection settings, manuals, and test procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex VSC control and protection issues.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in VSC systems and power system protection.
• Lead architecture, design, programming, and deployment of control systems including SCADA, DCS, safety systems, motion control, and HMI.
• Maintain an active role in product introduction, cost improvements, schedule adherence and problem resolution to meet business needs. Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams within the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, supply, or field issues.
• Actively support Consulting Engineers with staff development & succession planning. Participate interviews for promotions or hirings within Engineering/Technology up to the level of Senior Engineer.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in power system automation or substation control engineering, including 5+ years working with IEC 61850-based systems.

In-depth understanding of:

• IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SCL, Sampled Values)

• Communication networks (Ethernet, VLANs, PRP/HSR redundancy)

• Protection relays, IED configuration, and HMI systems

• Experience with engineering tools such as IEC 61850 System Configurator/IED Connectivity Packages, Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA

• Hands-on experience integrating systems with SCADA/DCS platforms.

• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED's

• Excellent knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 protocols such as Ipv4,OSPF,LACP,DMZ,VPN/ DMS/ADMS/ DNP, IEC, Modbus

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic engineering decisions.

• West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
• Contract
• Published: 13 hours ago
• Competitive