Job Title: Electrical Control Systems Engineer
Organisation: Schneider Electric
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services.
Job Summary: The ECS (Electrical Control Systems) Engineer is responsible for implementing and commissioning Schneider Electric’s electrical control systems within substations and facilities on the EACOP project. 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 Schneider Electric standards.
Key Duties and 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 documentation.
- Troubleshoot ECS issues during commissioning and energization.
- Comply with Schneider Electric quality, safety, and documentation standards
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- % ECS panels commissioned on time
- Functionality test pass rate for ECS logic
- Number of ECS-related issues post-energization
- Quality of control documentation and as-builts
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected] Indicate application with reference: 1140-ADVT-GFS-UG-ELE-ECS Engineer in the subject of the email.
The deadline for receiving applications is 15th September 2025, 5:00PM East African time.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 15th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48