Automation and Controls Design Engineer (Electrical/Computer Engineer)
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We're looking for an Automation and Control Design Engineer to join our Station Design Department. Under the general direction of
the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer or delegate, act as a specialist providing technical expertise and guidance to
stakeholders and designers on the technical standards and requirements for Station Automation Systems (SAS) in Transmission
and HVDC Converter substations. Provide direction and technical expertise to staff responsible for design, specification, purchase,
commissioning and training activities associated with HVDC and high voltage AC transmission station control, monitoring, protection,
and automation systems.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and/or lead teams responsible for the design, specification, tender analysis, acceptance testing and support
commissioning of controls & protection for the Corporation's HVDC facilities. Provide expertise and consulting services in the
field of substation controls and automation design to other Business Units.
- Lead and direct work group deliverables and maintain accountability in terms of meeting committed schedules and estimates.
Establish clear statements for stakeholders and design staff on the scope, schedules, priorities and deliverables for assigned
projects. Lead, direct and mentor to facilitate the development of junior staff.
- Design, from concept to in-service of complex integrated Station Automation Systems (SAS), and protection, control, metering
(PCM) associated with high voltage AC transmission and HVDC Converter stations, ensuring design deliverables meet all the
requirements of project stakeholders and owners. Develop Automation & Control Reports that specify the concepts,
technology, architecture, and requirements for substation automation systems at new and existing substations.
- Direct and participate in the research and development of techniques, concepts and standards related to design of station
controls, plus the adherence to existing standards, practices and procedures, to ensure they meet all of the desired
performance objectives.
- Review and accept consultant's designs and reports ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Consult and coordinate with internal project managers, contract management specialists and stakeholders throughout the
corporation and external consultants on project activities to ensure that all share a common understanding of project
requirements and deliverables.
- Coordinate design philosophy and implementation details between ACE work groups to ensure efficient delivery of
maintainable and consistent standardized designs.
- Responsible for communications network concepts, standards, and detailed implementation related to SAS while accounting
for network security and network management technologies. Implement communications interfaces between automation and
protection equipment using IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, SNMP.
- Development and testing of application software code on integrated SA platforms including but not limited to HMIs, RTUs,
Gateways, Bay Controllers, Ethernet Switches, Digital Protective IEDs, Metering IEDs, Network Access Servers, Satellite
clocks, I/O hardware, and like devices.
- Represent Manitoba Hydro externally as required concerning the development, design and use of protection, control, metering
and SAS.
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