Senior Microgrid Engineer

Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

seeks a Senior Microgrid Engineer in Houston, TX.

Job Description: Develop detailed functional specifications, HMI specifications, communication architectures, and I/O lists (both hardware and software) for microgrid projects.

Develop system configuration using the following standard, communication protocol, and network protocols, including IEC61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, IEC101, PRP, HSR, and RSTP.

Integrating intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) within automation architectures and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into power system schemes, ensuring seamless communication and electrical connections.

Design and review schematics for protection and control panels, as well as configuring protection relays, IEDs, PLCs, HMIs, and other intelligent electronic devices.

Program automation devices, including protection relays and PLCs, and configure protection settings based on Short Circuit and Arc Flash studies.

Lead factory acceptance tests and commissioning processes.

Plan and conduct comprehensive training sessions and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.

Lead the preparation and execution of factory and site acceptance tests to validate system performance.

Remote work eligible up to 2 dys/wk.

20% domestic travel required to various customer locations to startup and commission microgrid systems.

Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, or related field and progressive, post-bachelor's experience (5 years with Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's) in power system or microgrid engineering, or related occupation, which must include at least some experience in the following skills: Validating Schneider Electric low-voltage switchboard designs and breaker selection of Schneider Electric breakers; Creating network communication diagrams for PV systems, BESS systems, generator control systems and Schneider Electric SCADA systems; Creating PLC configuration using Schneider Electric PLC tool suite (Machine Expert, Control Expert, Automation Expert); Conducting site audits of electrical and generator control systems; Collaborating with inverter-based power sources (solar and battery energy storage inverters); Developing I/O lists for electrical and control systems, incorporating PLCs, protection systems, and switchgears; and Implementing power protection and control projects for utilities, electro-intensive industries, and renewable energy.

EOE.

To Apply: Visit http://careers.se.com and search Req#98419

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