Secondary Design Engineer (Protection)

Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

The Role

Overview

Design protection diagrams, specs, and panels for power projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design specs
  • circuit diagrams
  • protection diagrams
  • panel design
  • cable sizing
  • configuration tools

Tasks

-Prepare Functional Design Specifications, Technical Specifications, General Arrangement Drawings, Circuit Diagrams, System I/O Schedules, Test Specifications, and O&M literature. -Create signal lists, trip matrices, logics, and interlocks. Review vendor drawings and documents. -Develop Protection Single Line Diagrams showing principles, relays, meters, and Functional Design Standards/Descriptions. -Create lists for wiring, termination, and labeling for panel manufacturing. -Use Hitachi energy configuration tools and software. -Estimate engineering hours and validate inputs. -Provide progress information to Project Managers and ensure timely delivery of project milestones. -Provide technical support for PGGA products. -Participate in design review and lessons learned processes. -Analyze tender documents and technical specifications and prepare Design Intent Documents. -Set up procedures and reports for Factory Acceptance Testing. -Identify and modify existing drawings using standard markups. -Design Low Voltage AC Panels, DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery & Charger Sizing, and ACDC Cable Sizing. -Work with various departments for design progress and completion. -Contribute to the team's success and development of work processes. -Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules, and Bo estimations. -Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface, and Feeder Block Diagrams. -Prepare schematics for interface equipment in Control & Relay Panel schemes. Develop circuit diagrams for new and existing setups, especially for retrofit projects. -Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • ieee
  • ais
  • 2d cad
  • scada
  • electrical eng
  • 4-7 yrs

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Should have 4-7 years of experience relevant fields. -Familiarity with IEEE, IEC protocols (101, 103, 104, 61850 -Expertise in AIS & GIS secondary designs. -Proficiency in 2D CAD design tools, E3, modern protection & control systems software & hardware tools. -Essential knowledge of Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units, SCADA, RTU, and Tele protection. -Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

The Company

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

Sector Specialisms

Utility

Industry

Transport

Infrastructure

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Automation

Digital Systems & Services

Power Quality Solutions

Electrification