Grid Automation Protection & Control Systems Engineering Leader

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Job Description SummaryTo accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability,

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To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands.

As part of the Global Engineering organization, we are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Power Systems expert to lead the GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering team.
The GridBeats™ R&D Protection and Control Engineering Leader will report directly to the GridBeats™ R&D Leader.

Build and guide a team of highly skilled protection and control engineers with expertise in all areas of protection algorithms, filter design, and renewable integration.

Inspire and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Oversee the full project lifecycle for protection and control system, feature design, specification, simulation, modeling, implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational processes and procedures.

Champion the adoption of new technologies, such as communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850) for digital substation to enhance grid automation and protection.

Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support the seamless integration protection algorithms into products using model-based design through to virtualization.

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Possess a deep technical understanding of protection algorithms, automation, and control system design, including fault analysis and system stability.

Experience in Matlab / Simulink for model design and power system simulation tools such as RTDS. PSCAD or ATP/EMTP and applying protection principles to design and development of protection relay.

Knowledge or experience of metering, Ethernet & serial communications applicable to P&C (such as IEC61850, Modbus, DNP3.0 and IEC60870-5-103).

Working knowledge of RTDS and its application in hardware-in-the-loop testing of protection and control systems.

Experience with Model-Based Design principles for developing embedded systems for protection relays.

Demonstrate strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Develop and manage the team's budget, resource planning, and performance metrics.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure seamless integration of protection and control functionalities within the overall equipment design.