Substation Automation Engineer

Base Location: Delhi NCR

Willingness to Travel / Site Work

• Must be willing to travel extensively and work at project sites across India for testing, commissioning, and support activities.
• Comfortable working in industrial facilities, substations, renewable energy plants, and data center environments.

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and commission Substation Automation Systems (SAS) using IEC standards and industry best practices.
• Configure RTUs, PLCs, and communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and IEC 61850 for seamless data exchange between devices.
• Perform FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure proper system functionality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to substation automation systems, communication networks, and field devices.
• Configure and integrate IEDs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and communication gateways.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documents, communication databases, and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with customers, site teams, and OEMs during project execution and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• 14 years of experience in Substation Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Diploma/B.Tech/B.E. degree from a recognized institution (Electrical / E&C / Instrumentation ).
• Strong knowledge of IEC standards for Substation Automation Systems design and implementation.
• Experience working on TCP/IP protocols for remote monitoring and control.
• Hands-on experience with RTU, PLC, SCADA systems, and communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP and IEC 60870-5-101/104.
• Exposure to testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for substation automation systems.
• Good understanding of industrial networking and communication architectures.
• Willingness to travel for site testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Perks and benefits

• EPF / ESI benefits
• Health coverage and other insurance
• Chance to work with industry leaders on large-scale projects
• Excellent learning opportunities