Lead Engineer - Controls Engineering
- Employer
- GE Aviation
- Location
- Stafford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 28 Jan 2021
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- Clearance Level
- SC, None / Undisclosed
- Sector
- Aerospace
- Job Type
- Permanent
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Job Description Summary The role will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. You will be part of a team that defines the hardware, system configuration and network technical requirements of an HVDC control system as part of a project delivery team. Job Description
o Analyze signal interfaces and ensure compatibility with the control system • Lead in collaboration with NPI teams, the configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Bay Controllers (BCU) and Merging Units for signal acquisition in digital substation environments. • Lead the design of LAN networks/Communication Architectures and configuration of industrial ethernet switches/routers and satellite clocks • Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines. • Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks under the guidance of lead engineers. This may include o Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool) o Wire/Cable Schedules
o Routine Test specification o General Assembly drawings o Bill of Materials • Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System. • Prepare and present technical information for Substation Control Systems to internal and external customers. • Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system. • Share engineering information and promote open dialogue. • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities :
• Lead the configuration of IEC61850 IED's via vendor specific tools and System Configuration Tools for complete system integration.
o Analyze signal interfaces and ensure compatibility with the control system • Lead in collaboration with NPI teams, the configuration of Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Bay Controllers (BCU) and Merging Units for signal acquisition in digital substation environments. • Lead the design of LAN networks/Communication Architectures and configuration of industrial ethernet switches/routers and satellite clocks • Follow the departments standard design practices, engineering reviews and guidelines. • Define Control Panel requirements and produce detailed design documentation for the control system using standard design blocks under the guidance of lead engineers. This may include o Panel Electrical Schematics (using Engineering Base tool) o Wire/Cable Schedules
o Routine Test specification o General Assembly drawings o Bill of Materials • Oversee the testing and FAT witnessing of the Control System. • Prepare and present technical information for Substation Control Systems to internal and external customers. • Assist site activities relevant to the installation and commissioning of the control system. • Share engineering information and promote open dialogue. • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements :
• Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or related field.
Desired Characteristics :
Competitive salary applies
Additional Eligibility Qualifications :
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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