The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance
Job Summary
The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance.
This role is responsible for leading the overall requirement, design, implementation, and development of digital control systems for HVDC Control & Protection systems, including network and cybersecurity design.
The position involves representing the business externally at conferences and maintaining relationships with academic institutions to promote research projects.
Matching Summary
The Principal Engineer leads the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of advanced control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing or operational performance.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
IEC 61850 implementation and deployment
Substation Configuration Language (SCL)
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) integration
HVDC Control & Protection system design
Power system communication protocols
Nice-to-have
Technical leadership and mentorship
External representation at conferences
Intellectual property protection
Cross-functional collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems, or related
15+ years of experience in power system automation
5+ years with IEC 61850-based systems
Experience with IEC 61850 System Configurator/IED Connectivity Packages