Digital Protections Application Design Senior Engineer
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LocationBratislava, Bratislavsky kraj, Slovakia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
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Permanent position working for Schneider Electric Regional Execution Platform (REP) Bratislava, Digital Protections Application Senior Engineer
Responsible for IED Protection parameters (Logic, Communication, Protection Settings) design and commissioning for Complex Technical International projects within Europe and South America Region
Has advanced knowledge about complete SE IED portfolio (VAMP, SEPAM, MICOM, EASERGY, TESYS)
Has advanced knowledge about Communication protocols (IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, DNP3, IEC103, etc.)
Has advanced knowledge about Power Metering Relays and how to use / program them
Has confirmed experience about GOOSE signals
Has advanced knowledge about ANSI/IEEE Standard Device Function numbers
Strong skills in IEC & IEEE standards applicable within the ED field, knowledge of the methodology & acceptance criteria defined therein
Strong knowledge of Protection system operation, latest ranges of protection relays, preferably Micom, Sepam, Easergy & Vamp ranges
Advanced skills using IED configuration tools, like Micom S1, SFT2841, Vampset
Advanced level skills in communication protocols
Advanced level skills in Excel: ability to create tools (ex: for protection settings for Differential & Distance protection schemes)
Proved experience doing signal and loop testing interface test with EMCS and switchgear
English language fluent mandatory (minimum B2 level)
Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect / missing conditions
Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience constructing secure networks to avoid unauthorized access or digital threats to operating networks
Experience with Cybersecurity Admin Expert Cybersecurity Application Platform
Experience or literacy on Sequence of Operation PLC Design
Experience or literacy with HMI and SCADA design or commissioning
Other languages as French and/or Spanish and/or German and/or Russian are a plus
Willingness to travel minimum 50% in EMEAS Region
Skills
VAMP
SEPAM
MICOM
EASERGY
TESYS
IEC61850
Modbus
OPC
Profibus
DNP3
IEC103
GOOSE
ANSI/IEEE Standard Device Function numbers
Micom S1
SFT2841
Vampset
Excel
PLC
HMI
SCADA
Cybersecurity Admin Expert Cybersecurity Application Platform
About the role
Mission:
With a permanent position working for Schneider Electric Regional Execution Platform (REP) Bratislava, Digital Protections Application Senior Engineer:
Responsibilities
-Is responsible for IED Protection parameters (Logic, Communication, Protection Settings) design and commissioning for Complex Technical International projects within Europe and South America Region.
Requirements
-Has advanced knowledge about complete SE IED portfolio (VAMP, SEPAM, MICOM, EASERGY, TESYS)
-Has advanced knowledge about Communication protocols (IEC61850, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, DNP3, IEC103, etc.)
-Has advanced knowledge about Power Metering Relays and how to use / program them
-Has confirmed experience about GOOSE(Generic Object Oriented Substation Event) signals
-Has advanced knowledge about ANSI/IEEE Standard Device Function numbers
-Learns and applies applicable standards, tools, procedures and best practices in this area.
-Reports on commercial and technical argumentation in this area.
The main tasks on her/his leadership are - at least - the following:
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Define the best type of SE IED that complies with client needs accordingly with protection plan
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Understand and implement LV/MV protection setting
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Participates in Protection Relays Testing in Factory or Site
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Develop complex Logic functions inside IED to comply with client needs
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Implement Communication IED descriptions (CID files) for communication with internal and external SCADA systems
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Defines IP and Ethernet network between connected devices
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Develop and commission Automatic Transfer Logic (ATS)
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Participates in Tender process to estimate and quote manhours needed
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Participates on Site commissioning on ED SWGR and EMCS interfacing
Skill Sets:
-Strong skills in IEC & IEEE standards applicable within the ED field, knowledge of the methodology & acceptance criteria defined therein
-Strong knowledge of Protection system operation, latest ranges of protection relays, preferably Micom, Sepam, Easergy & Vamp ranges.
-Advanced skills using IED configuration tools, like Micom S1, SFT2841, Vampset
-Advanced level skills in communication protocols
-Advanced level skills in Excel: ability to create tools (ex: for protection settings for Differential & Distance protection schemes)
-Proved experience doing signal and loop testing interface test with EMCS(Monitoring and Control System) and switchgear
Nice to have
-Desirable:
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Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience constructing secure networks to avoid unauthorized access or digital threats to operating networks
•
Experience with Cybersecurity Admin Expert Cybersecurity Application Platform
•
Experience or literacy on Sequence of Operation PLC Design
•
Experience or literacy with HMI and SCADA design or commissioning
English language fluent mandatory (minimum B2 level)
Other languages as French and/or Spanish and/or German and/or Russian are a plus.
Willingness to travel minimum 50% in EMEAS Region
Able to take decisions in complex context based on imperfect / missing conditions