Position Title: Design Engineer of Relay Protection and Automation systems.
Education:
- Higher technical education (in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Automation, or related fields).
- Additional education, specialization, or certification courses in Relay Protection and Automation (RP&A) would be a plus.
Work Experience:
- Experience in a position such as Lead Specialist, Senior Engineer, or Chief Engineer in the field of relay protection and automation.
- Experience in developing project documentation for RP&A systems, designing protection schemes for electrical networks and equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant standards and regulatory documents for designing and operating RP&A.
- Experience in working with design documents for electrical equipment (electrical schematics, short-circuit current calculations, protection parameters).
- Experience in automatic control systems design for energy-related objects.
- Proficiency in using design software (e.g., AutoCAD is mandatory, EPLAN is welcomed) for designing RP&A systems.
Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of the principles and operation of relay protection and automation systems for electrical networks (including protection systems for substations, transformers, and other electrical equipment).
- Knowledge of automatic control systems, protection systems, principles of operation, installation and commissioning of relay devices.
- Understanding of standards, normative documents, and design rules in the field of RP&A, including both Uzbek and international standards.
- Knowledge of the operation of microprocessor relays and modern protection devices.
Skills:
- Ability to develop project documentation for RZ&A systems, including calculations, schematics, and specifications.
- Proficiency in working with engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN).
- Ability to analyze existing RP&A systems and design new protection schemes.
- Ability to prepare reports and documentation for approvals and coordination with government agencies, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in developing an explanatory note of the RP&A section for the general explanatory note of the project.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Developing project documentation for RP&A systems (including schematics, calculations and specifications).
- Participating in designing and developing technical assignments for RP&A systems, including equipment selection and protection schemes.
- Organizing and supervising the work of a team of engineers working on RP&A projects.
- Consulting with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders regarding RP&A matters.
- Preparing reports and participating in project approvals with regulatory bodies, clients, and other relevant parties.
- Ensuring the quality of project documentation and compliance with regulations and standards.
Requirements:
- Experience in design organizations (developing project documentation, coordinating and approving projects).
- Knowledge of normative requirements and standards for designing RP&A in the field of electrical power engineering.
- – Readiness for business trips to participate in consultations, approvals or implementation of projects at the facilities within the framework of author’s supervision of construction.
- English language skills at a technical level may be beneficial for working with international projects or equipment.
- Certification or permits for working with high-voltage equipment may be required.
Personal qualities:
- Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team of engineers.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and team members.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to spot and correct errors in project documentation.
- Initiative, responsibility, and decision-making skills when designing and implementing systems.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle high-responsibility tasks.
