Protection Engineer

Job Description Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. Our MV Switchgear division designs and manufacture electrical distribution equipment for business-critical applications throughout Europe. Due to continued growth, Vertiv is seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated System Protection Engineer to join our team. #vertivireland Key Responsibilities

• Develop programmable logic files using ABB’s PCM600, Schneider electric’s

Easergy Pro, SEL’s AcSELerator Quickset, and DIGSI 5.

• Understanding of 3 phase power systems and standard electrical equations.
• Reading of protection studies, determining pick up & drop off currents,

current & voltage transformer ratios, circuit breaker trip times in both definite time and IEC curve trip times.

• Reading of electrical schematics to identify problems and tracing them to

their root cause to solve issues.

• Liaise with project managers to ensure projects meet technical requirements,

outlined in specification and tech subs.

• Communication with a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating with design,

production, test, and EMS (energy management system) engineers, to ensure deadlines are met for product delivery, while ensuring high quality integrated product.

• Testing of switchgear functionality, inputs and outputs are activated as

expected based on the programmable logic defined in programmed file.

• Secondary inject testing of CT (current transformer) proving circuit breaker

tripping operation times and comparing results to expected trip times outlined by protection study, calculated by IDMT curve equations.

• Build an understanding of switchgear function and general operation,

interoperate site wide SLDs (Single line diagrams) to gain understanding power flow and cross communication between switchboards.

• Read in house wiring drawings to fault find a troubleshooting issues that

arise during commissioning and post hand-over.

• Presentation of projects to clients in FWT (factory witness test) proving

products meets requirements before dispatch, answering any relevant questions, and making modifications post FWT based on feedback received.

• Conduct SAT (site acceptance test) to clients ensuring product is fully

functional, once accepted and installed on-site.

• Provide client support, travelling to site resolving outstanding issues that

have been highlighted in commissioning process before energization of product.

• Build up to gaining proficiency in IEC61850 communication standard both

MMS (Client server) and GOOSE (Peer-peer). Using tools such as IED scout to troubleshoot issues on the networks of IEDs (protection relays). Essential Requirements

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering BENG/ MENG, or other relevant

degree, or Distinction grade HND (higher level diploma)

• 1 Year industrial placement in manufacturing or design or work experience in

a relevant field.

• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Positive attitude, desire to learn, and grow as an engineer in this field.
• Willing to travel across UK and Europe occasionally, as required.

Desired requirements

• Interest in programmable logic for example Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Experience wiring control panels of any description.
• Good time management with ability to work under pressure to meet

deadlines.

• Experience with primary/secondary injection of current and voltage.
• Data centre/ on-site commissioning experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required.

Travel: 5-10% across EMEA