System Engineer (Digital Grid) at Siemens

Job Description
Job Description – System Engineer (Digital Grid)
Siemens Digital Grid
Cutting-edge solutions are the way forward and that means to define sustainable enterprise digital architecture, select appropriate technologies, and ensure seamless integration. This is heart of our Digital Grid Solutions. Although individual systems are expected to generate gains by themselves, only a proper integration of those technologies can unleash the full potential of digital transformation. Based on this principle, Siemens has developed a holistic architecture concept to support customers to implement digital solutions, with a strong focus on eliminating data silos and increasing collaboration across different departments such as engineering, operations, planning and maintenance. The ultimate target is to create a fully integrated ecosystem, based on the following pillars:

• Vertical Integration from field level to enterprise management level
• Horizontal Integration from engineering to operations
• Continuous improvement process enhanced by digital applications

Mission of Function

• Delivery of Smart Metering Software, SCADA and Microgrid Control projects in Power Distribution.

Dimensions of Function

• Requirement gathering and modelling in order to develop solutions using Siemens’ portfolio of products.
• Integration of Smart Metering solutions composed of Head End Systems, Meter Data Management Systems, Vending Systems and Asset Management Systems with other utility applications such Customer Information Systems
• Work closely with Solution Architects to design Smart Metering Software, SCADA and Microgrid Solutions.
• Support Project Management as a technical contact with customer interaction.
• Have good communication skills for customer and team engagement
• Coordinate and lead multiple teams based in different locations globally
• Develop and Lead Junior Engineers

 
Areas of Responsibilities / Tasks

• Technical Solution Design – must be able to translate software requirements gathered through workshops with customers and other stakeholders into a detailed technical solution design based on Siemens Products.
• Software Architecture – design and develop software based on industry best practices and standards using Siemens products.
• Software Configuration – for smart metering solution composed of vending systems, HES, MDMS and Asset Management Systems.
• Software Development – for automation of Microgrid Control ,SCADA and Smart Metering Solutions.
• Software Testing – need to have a good understanding of software testing methodologies to do both functional and non-functional testing. Must be able to develop test procedures for doing Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Performance Testing, etc.
• Post installation support – post installation support on the solution will be required for a period after commissioning.

Required Competencies and Experience

Qualifications: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering or B.Sc. Computer Science

• 5 – 8 years Experience in Design and Implementation of Software (Smart Metering) Projects in the Power Distribution field
• 5 – 8 years Smart Metering, SCADA and Microgrid experiences  - Design, testing and commissioning of systems
• Knowledge and experience in Databases (ORACLE or MySQL) including SQL scripting
• 5-8 Years Commissioning Experience
• Knowledge and experience with Unix based Operating Systems (Linux) including Shell/Bash scripting
• Knowledge and experience in the automation products and solutions applicable in the Power Distribution field (SCADA, RTUs)
• Knowledge and experience in the networking protocols applicable in the Power Distribution and Metering field (IEC61850, DNP3, MODBUS, IEC-104, IEC61968, IEC62056)