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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
As a Power Supply Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for both basic and detailed design within the Substation Automation scope and the emergency cut-off system of railway transportation infrastructure electrical power stations. This includes systems for traction, intake, and distribution substations, focusing on remote control and monitoring, substation-level communication, and interface with SCADA and other systems. You will implement the latest standards and technologies, such as: IEC 61850 client-server communications, GOOSE messaging, Fiber optic networks, IEC 104 and OPC UA communication protocols when required by the project. Additionally, you will coordinate with Cyber Security experts and ensure the implementation of a cyber-security compliant solution tailored to the project's needs.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES :
Key Accountabilities:
- Prepare and execute testing activities
- in support to one or several Projects on railway Power supply Automation systems under the direction of his / her hierarchy
- according to the testing procedure / documentation and following POS T&C Leader and / or PrCOM instructions
- Ensure defects identification and correction (trouble shooting)
- In the event of a non-conformity observed during the commissioning phase, make a return experience (REX) towards the project, and ensure that all design related issues are correctly reported in the adequate tools, including the defect description and associated test context
- Ensure follow-up of detected issues and deliver the commissioning reports.
- Check that the test tools are in perfect working order and calibrated.
- Support V&V team and perform test in lab as per request
- Deliver the committed performance in terms of Quality, Costs and Deadlines and in compliance with Alstom policies, local standards and regulations (in particular EHS and Railway Safety)
- Prepare SAT, and site test procedures; execute tests and manage punch lists.
- validate PLC/HMI logic and SCADA integration.
- Support live energization and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintain automation configuration and ensure QCD and DFQ compliance.
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES:
Educational Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical/Automation/Control Engineering systems) or equivalent experience.
- 3–5+ years experience in industrial automation (rail/substation preferred).
- Knowledge of MV/LV systems, SCADA, PLC programming, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC UA.
- Strong communication, autonomy, rigor, and safety mindset.
- Good knowledge of English language (read, written, spoken).
Desirable:
- Railway and Power supply Automation systems knowledge
- Any other additional language is an asset
Experience:
Desirable:
- Previous Engineering, V&V, T&C or Maintenance for Railway Power supply Automation systems is an asset.
- Team management skills
Competencies & Skills
- Flexibility and mobility, available for short or long mission in different locations and countries
- Available to work at night, during weekends and on public holidays
- Rigorous & team player
- Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve complex system failures
- Customer satisfaction and results orientated
- Able to communicate in an open and clear manner with various stakeholders
- Ability to use new technologies and tools
- Driving license
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
