Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Protection / Substation Automation Engineer at Siemens Energy, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of secure and reliable Substation Automation Systems (SAS) focused on protection and control solutions for electrical systems for medium and low voltage systems of conventional and renewable power plants.

The role also requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, particularly IEC61850, perform network simulations, relay coordination studies and commissioning the system. Close collaboration with SCADA and cyber security teams is essential. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of communication protocols and networks.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Engineer innovative protection relay systems for medium and high voltage for bids and projects, by conducting network simulations, short-circuit and relay coordination studies as well as project documentation.
• Conduct rigorous testing, parameterization and commissioning of protection relays.
• Design and implement secure substation automation systems (SAS) integrating protection relays with SCADA.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE, NERC CIP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Protection engineers, SCADA engineers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity experts.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical systems, substation automation, cybersecurity, and network technologies.

What You Bring

• Must hold a university degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field, complemented by relevant industry experience with minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Large experience in engineering, testing and commissioning of protection systems, with high emphasis on Substation Automation integration (SCADA integration).
• Experience in relay coordination, fault analysis, networks simulation and short-circuit calculations (PSS Sincal, ETAP or similar software).
• Proficiency in communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5-101/104.
• Knowledgeable in cybersecurity for substation automation; experienced in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to integrate our engineering team.

About the Team

Join a vibrant and collaborative team of engineers and project managers! We are an energetic, dynamic group working together across various locations on groundbreaking projects that are crafting the future of technology and engineering. Our team's harmony ensures that every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued.

Discover the pulse of our team and the projects we're working on by visiting our website. See firsthand how we're making a difference in the world of technology and engineering!

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: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary and meal allowance
• Fair compensation for international work
• Health insurance coverage
• Remote work permitted within the country
• Additional 5 “Pontes” days off and Birthday off if it falls on a weekday, when not abroad (only applies for Portugal)
• Among others

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