Tendering System Application Engineer
$203,840–$203,840 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead technical architecture for complex power systems and advanced energy infrastructure by defining requirements for DCS/SCADA and automation schemes. Translate client needs into detailed technical specifications, including protection single-line diagrams, network architecture, and IED integration, ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, and CSA standards. Evaluate customer RFQs to define precise technical scopes of work, performing performance and cost estimations that align solutions with requirements. Define substation communication protocols, including DNP3 and IEC61850, and validate system architecture against evolving cybersecurity standards. Manage the technical Risk & Opportunity register to identify early risks and define contingency allowances. Act as the internal authority on system design, articulating technical justification to cross-functional teams. Serve as the primary technical architect for grid electrification sales initiatives within the Commercial Project Solutions team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience in the design and architecture of protection & control schemes, SCADA systems, and substation automation
- Understanding of substation communication protocols (e.g. DNP3/IEC61850) and IED/relay application principles
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Visio to produce conceptual engineering drawings, network architecture diagrams, and system layouts
- Capability to analyze technical specifications and translate them into actionable, efficient project execution strategies for the tender phase
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)
Desired Qualifications
- Broad System Expertise: Exposure to Microgrids, PMCS, EMS platforms, and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards
- Commercial Awareness: A foundational understanding of how technical reliability and system efficiency directly influence project competitiveness and profitability
- Collaborative Design Mindset: Ability to partner with commercial and product engineering teams to solve complex problems, keeping the customer's end-use case at the center of all technical decisions
- Communication: Proven ability to synthesize complex technical challenges into clear, concise documentation and professional presentations
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