Senior SCADA Automation Engineer

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Basic Function: Automation Systems engineering consists of the design, development and introduction of systems to effectively utilize state-of-the-art design concepts encompassing various engineering and related Automation schemes and associated products.

The senior automation engineer reports directly to the Director of Engineering. This role is developed to ensure a consistent, coordinated and cohesive project engineering approach to Automation, Micro SCADA and communications systems and 61850 type projects.

The senior automation engineer will engage in technically specialized phases of activities involving one or more engineering disciplines. Direct major engineering efforts that potentially have substantial impact on current engineering projects, future developments and customers. Design and develop complex systems using state of the art technology using primarily Hitachi Energy products. Must also have experience and knowledge with other vendor technologies and understand the benefits of each design system. Assist with input to customer proposals and make recommendations to project costs budgets. Proactively seek, develop and implement initiatives to cost effectively achieve goals and ensure utmost customer satisfaction and quality. 

Primary responsibilities for engineering include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and design as related to Automation & Communications, for all types of Customers.

• Plan, schedule assigned work using establish processes to ensure on time delivery and quality. Take appropriate measures to ensure work is completed on schedule and within cost estimates.
• Manage your time efficiently and utilization of support resources in response to fluctuating workloads, changing priorities and unforeseen problems.
• Provide complex technical and business advice on issues of major importance, to peer Engineers within the department & business unit. Engage with customers involving such factors as systems development, advanced technology studies and tests, specifications and other business considerations.
• Provide input with decisions that have a significant impact on future engineering and business development efforts.
• Conduct meetings with customers involving such issues as design modifications and inform them of developments that have the potential for optimizing their operations.
• Provide leadership, as necessary, resolve design conflicts in order to reach mutual satisfaction and agreement to protect Hitachi Energy’s interests.

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