Automation Engineer - MBI
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team.
In this role, the engineer will design, develop, and deliver automation systems and related engineering packages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.
The role may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:
· Understand project scope and execute engineering activities in line with project requirements.
· Prepare engineering and project budget estimates, schedules, and related planning inputs.
· Execute substation and industrial automation design, including network architectures, I/O and signal lists, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, fiber-based networks, control building arrangements, raceway layouts, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
· Prepare bills of materials and bills of quantities for equipment and project specifications.
· Coordinate design activities with other departments and project stakeholders as required.
· Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
· Develop configurations and settings for network switches, data concentrators, RTUs, SCADA systems, PLCs, and related automation equipment.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team.
In this role, the engineer will design, develop, and deliver automation systems and related engineering packages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.
The role may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:
· Understand project scope and execute engineering activities in line with project requirements.
· Prepare engineering and project budget estimates, schedules, and related planning inputs.
· Execute substation and industrial automation design, including network architectures, I/O and signal lists, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, fiber-based networks, control building arrangements, raceway layouts, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
· Prepare bills of materials and bills of quantities for equipment and project specifications.
· Coordinate design activities with other departments and project stakeholders as required.
· Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
· Develop configurations and settings for network switches, data concentrators, RTUs, SCADA systems, PLCs, and related automation equipment.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Instrumentation Engineering.
· 3-5 years of experience in the design, configuration, and testing of substation automation systems or PLC-based projects.
· Familiarity with standard engineering techniques, procedures, and best practices, with the ability to apply them in project execution.
· Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850, along with applicable IEEE standards, and the ability to apply them in project execution.
· Experience working with industrial automation projects is preferred.
· Experience working with software tools such as SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL-5030 AcSELerator QuickSet, SEL Architect, and Diagram Builder is an added advantage.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Experience with HMI platforms such as AVEVA System Platform or SEL or COPA-DATA zenon is an added advantage.
· Experience working with U.S. utility clients is preferred.
· Strong attention to detail, with effective facilitation, team-building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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