Emerson

Project Engineer, DCS, Renewables, Microgrid

Emerson

full-time

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Location: 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • DCS engineering for Solar, BESS and Microgrid Renewables Projects
  • Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or from the customer site via e-mail, kick off meetings, and site surveys
  • Complete new and updated projects reliant on DCS and SCADA, involving engineering and configuration of software and hardware
  • Lead team in implementing controls from SAMA, functional diagrams, or descriptions; modify DCS/SCADA graphics; develop macros and validate
  • Create/modify DCS internal point database; extract HW I/O list from customer drawings; prepare database and query HW team/customers for clarifications
  • Guide team on I/O list and DBID; build DCS system components (Binary gates, A/M stations, PIDs); implement simulation logic for testing controls and graphics
  • Configure 3rd party protocols and ELC/SLC communication
  • Distribute engineering work to system integrators and follow up to complete projects within budget, on time, and with quality
  • Participate in kick-off meetings, internal and external project meetings; engage in customer demos, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
  • Use PSCAD and PSSE for power system simulation and testing
  • Conduct process testing of Solar/BESS/Microgrid plants and BOP; ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/NEC and grid codes
  • Follow department Quality & HSE processes and procedures
  • Field services: Ovation system power up, redundancy and I/O testing; analogue and digital device testing and fault finding
  • Perform loop checks, device checks, panel charging; implement necessary modifications in logics, graphics, and database per site requirements
  • Fault diagnosis of Ovation, network systems, and communication interfaces (OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850)
  • Collaborate with engineering team to fix HW/SW issues (controllers, modules, link modules, etc.)
  • Travel to project sites for testing, fine-tuning electrical control features; customer-facing and preparation of site reports

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering)
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in DCS/PLC programming / Engineering / commissioning
  • Proficiency in solving DCS/PLC control system issues
  • Experience with PSCAD and PSSE modeling to simulate and test power systems
  • Working knowledge of industrial standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and Grid codes
  • Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams and switchboard control logic drawings
  • Familiarity with equipment in renewable power plants including inverters, transformers, and capacitor banks
  • Proficiency in conducting process testing of Solar/BESS/Microgrid plants and BOP
  • Relevant digital and AI capabilities
  • Full-cycle ownership of tasks and processes
  • Excellent language and communication skills; both verbal and written
  • Ability to write reports & business communication
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to queries from managers, clients, and customers
  • Ability to collaborate with vendors & sub-contractors
  • Good understanding of safety tools and gears, and safety guidelines of working at site
  • Familiarity with Ovation system, network systems, and communication interfaces (OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850)
  • Knowledge in C programming (preferred)
  • Proficient in Solar and BESS power plant operations (preferred)
  • Good knowledge of Microgrid electrical control functions and required I/O signals (preferred)
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment like switchboards, generators, turbines, AVRs, motors, transformers, capacitors, CTs, VTs, feeders, meters, relays (preferred)