Principal Commissioning Engineer - Digital Substation

About Us:

ECNS Global Consultants is an emergent leader in Digital Substation transformation, dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the power industry. Our team has an extensive background in substation protection and control design and engineering as well as on-site construction support and commissioning.

Our primary area of expertise centers on the design and implementation of Digital Substations, employing IEC 61850 Standard and SEL TiDL technology. As our organization expands, we are actively seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer with experience in Digital Substations, spanning from initial concept development, engineering design, and implementation to ongoing maintenance and technical support.

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Substation Protection and Control Engineer to be based on-site at our office in the Casablanca Metropolitan Area. As a Substation Protection and Control Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and commissioning substation protection, control, and automation schemes for our clients. You will be expected to work closely with other team members, suppliers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Digital Substations; IEC 61850, centralized protection, and digital twin technology.
• Develop specification documentation employing the Top-Down Engineering approach and utilizing readily available tools.
• Engage with clients as a trusted advisor to achieve their Digital Substation objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate substation automation into broader grid management systems.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in Digital Substation technology and contribute to our innovation initiatives.
• Develop conceptual single-line diagrams and network diagrams.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Digital Substations for our clients.
• Configure protection relay devices from various vendors, including SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE, and Schneider.
• Demonstrate proficient troubleshooting skills in protection and control, automation, and relay networks.
• Develop commissioning procedures for efficient Digital Substation deployment.
• Lead onsite testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop and lead protection and control maintenance training programs.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills for client development and vendor interactions.
• A proven industry leader in Digital Substation transformation with a strong background in IEC 61850 design, implementation, and long-term customer support.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills in English, French, and Arabic.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of electric power experience leading diverse substation protection and control projects.
• Configuration expertise of protection relay devices from vendors such as ABB/Hitachi, SEL, and Siemens.
• Strong critical thinking skills in protection and control, including relay networks.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams in Digital Substation projects.
• Must be authorized to work in Morocco.
• Travel nationally/internationally up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively participate in technical committees.
• Authored or co-authored IEEE/IEC or industry technical papers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, performance-based, and peer spot bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to work on innovative projects in the energy sector.

If you are passionate about Digital Substations and ready to make a significant impact in the power industry, we encourage you to apply. Join our team at ECNS Global Consultants and be a part of the smart grid initiatives.

How to Apply:

All applications are completed through the LinkedIn job posting; any other form of submittal will not be accepted. In the posting, please answer all questions and include a cover letter along with your resume explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role and how your expertise and our mission are a good match. We look forward to reviewing your application.

What to Expect:

The application and resume submittal process is completed through this job posting. If your experience fits the position, you will get an invitation for a pre-screening from the hiring manager to discuss the position and confirm the location of the position, the salary range, and the benefit package. Then, a technical interview is scheduled. In this step, the candidate will be asked to submit a technical presentation on a completed project and demonstrate expertise using the software required in the job posting and as shown in your resume. Once this is successfully completed, and a candidate is selected, a formal job offer is then sent to the candidate.