Senior Communication & Control Engineer SMEC
SMEC is currently seeking a Senior Communication & Control Engineer to join the team within its Africa Division. The Senior Communication & Control Engineer will be responsible for Communication & Control design associated with a range of industrial and power projects (substations, power stations etc). He offer expert knowledge to support these projects and is required to carryout feasibility level and detailed design and all associated works and will provide vital input into documentation required for project design and study (tender documents and reports).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and design advanced communication and control systems for industrial and utility applications
- Determine system requirements overall communication and control system requirements on projects
- Designing and developing control/communication system topology and producing detailed drawings
- Producing equipment specification and writing construction & commissioning specifications for site work
- Design of PC –based or RTU-based substation or power system control systems including software configuration and design and implementation of substation power system HMI PCs
- Development of communications infrastructure, perform feasibility studies and prepare implementation plans for all electronic system works
- Protection and control design, SCADA and, schematics and wiring diagrams etc
- Power network communications design to include communications design (OPGW & PLC systems), teleportation design, concept and detailed designs for plant level communication systems and their interface to Control Centres
- Prepare any other assigned reports, studies or analysis for project
Desired Skills & Experience
- A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or College, with a power background preferred; a Masters degree will be an added advantage
- A minimum 10 years related experience and/or proven knowledge in power engineering and design, 5 years of which must include communication and control design in utility or industrial design/operating environments
- Experience with various common utility and industrial communications protocols including such as DNP3/Modbus/IEC 60870-5-101/103/104/IEC 61850, ICCP, IRIG-B, AB Data Highway +
- Familiarity with utility and industrial communication design concepts including such as Ethernet, EIA-232, EIA-485, single-mode and multimode fiber optics, and wireless implementation
- PLC logic/control and system design and programming experience
- Proficiency with various manufacturer’s RTU hardware/software platforms
- Familiarity with TCP\IP, FTP, and serial communications is required
- Proficiency with various manufacturer’s protective relay hardware and software platforms
- Ability to interpret electrical AC & DC schematics
- Ability to write clear and concise specifications and reports is a necessary part of the job
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company Description
About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 5,000 employees and a strong global presence with more than 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.
SMEC is consistently ranked among the world’s top engineering design firms and continues to win industry awards. In December 2011, at Consult Australia’s annual Awards for Excellence, SMEC won a record four gold awards in diverse categories: Transport, Water, Urban Development and Geotechnics.
SMEC’s services range from pre-feasibility studies to detailed design and construction supervision to a broad range of sectors, including: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; and Government and Advisory Services.
SMEC is seeking people who excel in a diverse working environment. People who are passionate and collaborative, people who are great communicators and are driven to deliver exceptional service. SMEC is proud of its diverse workforce and truly believes that its people are its most important asset. SMEC’s people and their skills, knowledge and experience are the core of SMEC’s business and a key driver of the Company’s success.
For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 5,000 employees and a strong global presence with more than 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.
SMEC is consistently ranked among the world’s top engineering design firms and continues to win industry awards. In December 2011, at Consult Australia’s annual Awards for Excellence, SMEC won a record four gold awards in diverse categories: Transport, Water, Urban Development and Geotechnics.
SMEC’s services range from pre-feasibility studies to detailed design and construction supervision to a broad range of sectors, including: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; and Government and Advisory Services.
SMEC is seeking people who excel in a diverse working environment. People who are passionate and collaborative, people who are great communicators and are driven to deliver exceptional service. SMEC is proud of its diverse workforce and truly believes that its people are its most important asset. SMEC’s people and their skills, knowledge and experience are the core of SMEC’s business and a key driver of the Company’s success.
For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com
Senior Communication & Control Engineer SMEC
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