Job Description Summary

L'ingénierie des systèmes est une discipline d'ingénierie interfonctionnelle axée sur une approche, un état d'esprit et un processus. Toutes les activités qui tiennent compte des besoins à la fois commerciaux et techniques des clients dans le but de fournir un produit de qualité qui réponde aux besoins des utilisateurs. Discipline qui exécute un processus robuste de conception, de création et d’optimisation de systèmes, comprenant l’identification et la quantification des exigences système, la création de concepts de conception de système alternatifs, la réalisation d’études commerciales de conception, la sélection et la mise en œuvre des meilleures conceptions et la vérification que la conception est correctement intégrée et exécutée. Processus allant du concept à l'exploitation en passant par la production.
Responsable de la planification et/ou de l'exécution des opérations du département ou axé sur l'exécution d'activités professionnelles au sein d'une discipline technique. Fonctions dotées d'une certaine autonomie, mais guidées par les politiques établies ou l'analyse des résultats finaux.
Ce poste est autorisé à modifier les procédures et les pratiques en relation avec les tâches dans la mesure où les résultats finaux répondent aux normes d'acceptabilité (qualité, volume, respect des délais, etc.).

Job Description

Job Title:                         Secondary Design Engineer HVDC

Function:                         Grid Solutions

Reporting:                      Direct: Project Engineering Group Manager
Operationally: Lead Secondary Designer / Project Engineering Manager

Location:                         Worldwide

Band level:                     

Role

The Secondary Design Engineer HVDC is responsible for the design and engineering of the Control and other Low Voltage (LV) matter of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) substation projects in the Power System industry sector. This position will work closely with other designers, engineers, and the project managers to ensure compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints.

Key Missions

The Secondary Design Engineer HVDC will have the following key missions:

• Define all equipment and documents necessary to meet customer needs, including Cubicles for Control & Protection and cubicles for Auxiliary Services, LV cables, battery cells, and chargers.
• Establish basic design, and then detailed drawings in compliance with contractual specifications during the Basic Design/Principle phase, using CAD tools in line with company processes.
• Establish technical specifications for LV equipment supplied by internal partners and external suppliers.
• Analyze technical proposals received and participate in technical clarifications with equipment suppliers by supporting the Sourcing department.
• Establish Bill of Quantities for LV equipment (Request for Procurement) and technical specifications for necessary erection tools
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and reception of HV equipment in compliance with contractual technical specifications and project time schedules

Performance Measurements

The performance of the Secondary Design Engineer HVDC will be measured based on:

• Quality of design and accuracy of technical specifications
• Efficient management of detailed design using CAD tools
• Compliance with contractual specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members
• Ability to analyze technical proposals and make informed decisions

Desired Profile

The ideal candidate for the Secondary Design Engineer HVDC position should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Graduate from Electrical or Electro-technical school
• Minimum 5 years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation activities, or other Industrial Domain.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, including control and protection systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluent in English and German, reading / writing.
• Expertise in Low Voltage (LV) installation, Digital and Conventional Control Systems
• ability to compare materials to identify deviations from contractual specs and standards
• Ability to design schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams

• Knowledge of different telecom interfaces for each technology
• Knowledge of basic electro technique rules, apparent power, and power factors
• Pro-active, problem-solving mindset and good team player
• Relevant IT knowledge and experience with secondary design realizations tools

Experience

• minimum of 5 years of experience in High Voltage (HV) Transmission Substation activities, including knowledge of electrical installations, control and protection systems, turnkey projects development, and interfaces.
• Skills in Low Voltage (LV) installation, Digital and Conventional Control Systems, and be familiar with international standards.
• experience in designing schematics and cable synoptic using principle diagrams, and knowledge

·What we offer

• Working in an international team within Grid Systems Integration based in Berlin.
• A key design engineer role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements 
• Competitive benefits, performance allowance based on annual performance reviews and great development opportunities.

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