Position Summary
The ECS (Electrical Control Systems) Engineer is responsible for implementing and commissioning within substations and facilities. This includes deploying PLC logic, control panels, interlocking sequences, and system-level automation features related to protection, operation, and monitoring of HV/MV infrastructure. The role ensures full functionality, reliability, and compliance of control systems with project requirements and Client standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission electrical control systems (ECS) across substations, RTUs, and remote panels.
- Implement and test control logic for feeder interlocks, transformer switching, and protection coordination.
- Interface ECS with SCADA and automation systems using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC 61850).
- Validate panel wiring, terminal connections, interposing relays, and command feedback circuits.
- Conduct functional testing of ECS panels and associated I/O.
- Coordinate with protection, SCADA, and commissioning teams for end-to-end validation.
- Ensure ECS implementation aligns with SLDs, logic diagrams, and control philosophies.
- Maintain redline drawings and prepare as-built control wiring schematics and docu- mentation.
- Troubleshoot ECS issues during commissioning and energization.
- Comply with Client quality, safety, and documentation standards
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering.
Years of Experience
4–6 years of experience in control system integration and commissioning.
Industry Exposure
Experience in utility, oil & gas, or industrial EPC projects involving substation automation and electrical control systems.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Familiarity with PLC programming platforms
- Wiring and terminal verification tools
- Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of substation electrical control systems and logic sequences.
- Understanding of interlocking, trip/close circuits, and operational safety mechanisms.
- Experience with remote I/O systems and control panel testing.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, IEC 61850, hardwired signals).
- Competence in interpreting electrical drawings, logic diagrams, and wiring schedules.
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented and practical in field environments.
- Strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
- Problem-solver with a proactive approach during commissioning.
- Clear communicator with solid documentation habits.
- Committed to safe, compliant, and high-quality execution.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience with Schneider Electric ECS platforms or RTUs.
- Previous experience on large-scale energy or oil & gas infrastructure projects.
- Fluency in English; Swahili or French is a plus.
Interface success with protection and SCADA systems Work Conditions
- Site-based across project substations and facilities in Uganda
- Requires full PPE and work under live or near-live equipment conditions.
- Involves close coordination with other field engineers and subcontractors.
- May require extended hours during functional testing and energization
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your CV to People@peoplebrand.co.ug