Protection and Control Engineer for Protection Systems in HV Projects (MX)

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a Protection and Control Engineer at Grid Automation Technology to have full responsibility for the successful execution of protection and control system design, planning, and engineering deliverables at the bay level for High Voltage Substations. You will develop technical solutions, comment on customer specifications and engineering standards, check and ensure compliance - particularly regarding electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, configuration, test and commissioning of Protection Systems for High Voltage Substations. Other equipment installed at the bay level like Bay control units, fault recorders and power quality devices also fall under your responsibility. You will work closely with project management and other domain experts within your team, and suppliers in the field of secondary control systems. The projects you are working on are located all around the world.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Configuration, Test and Commissioning of protection devices for HV Substation projects & Bay Control Units, Fault recorders and power quality devices for HV Substation projects.

Creation of project specific technical documents, list of materials, test-protocols, manuals, etc. meeting Mexican CFE technical specifications (LSPA).

Performing of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.

Electrical schematics and circuit diagrams meeting Mexican CFE technical specifications.

Administration and coordination of signal lists

Conduct customer training

What You Bring

Completed university degree in electrical engineering, automation or comparable education

5 or more years of professional experience with protection systems based in Mexico. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa

Deep knowledge in protection devices from vendors like SEL (mandatory), GE, SIEMENS (SIPROTEC) for HV substations and of configuration tools like SEL AcSELerator for protection and control devices on bay level of a substation

Strong knowledge of regulations, standards and specifications for Protection and Control systems from Mexico is mandatory (CFE), and knowledge within different protection philosophies and protection test equipment like OMICRON

Basic knowledge of electrical schematics and circuit diagrams developed in tools like ELCAD, EBASE or similar (optional)

Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish (dual-fluency required)

Some travel required (up to 20%, some in the US).

RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH FOR CONSIDERATION .

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company! With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy :

Rewards / Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance

Competitive base salary, Annual performance bonus, Competitive total rewards package, Savings Fund

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Above the law benefits, Company paid Health and wellness benefits, Family building benefits, Parental leave

Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives; Diversity and inclusivity focused