SUBSTATION AUTOMATION ENGINEER

𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 / 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲?

Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates solar, wind, green hydrogen, battery storage, and EV infrastructure projects across the United States, India, and EMEA markets. The company provides turnkey “Development as a Service,” powered by 100% internal systems engineering and a world-class team that comes out of some of the most reputed organizations in the renewables industry. This team operates within a sophisticated software and AI environment to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

• Ahmedabad/ Noida/ Chennai

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• Medical Insurance for the employee and family
• Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
• Long Term Incentive policy
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆

We are seeking an experienced Substation Automation / Protection Engineer to lead protection, control, and automation design for US utility-scale generation and interconnection projects. The role is not limited to solar - it covers Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Natural Gas Generation Facilities, collector substations, switching stations, and transmission interconnections from 12 kV through 500 kV. The engineer will define the protection philosophy of the substation, perform short-circuit and relay coordination studies, and configure and integrate protective relays and automation systems, with a strong focus on the SEL platform and AcSELerator tools.

The position requires hands-on US market experience and a strong working knowledge of IEEE standards, IEC 61850, NERC CIP, and ISO/RTO interconnection requirements. The engineer will produce high-quality, compliant protection and SCADA deliverables, collaborate closely with project managers, clients, utilities, and vendors, and support design, laboratory validation, and field commissioning.

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻

• Develop and own the protection philosophy of the substation for transmission, distribution, generator, transformer, bus, feeder, capacitor bank, and line protection applications.
• Prepare relay one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, communication architectures, and protection settings.
• Design, configure, test, and commission substation protection, automation, SCADA, and communication systems for Solar PV, BESS, Natural Gas Generation Facilities, collector substations, switching stations, and transmission interconnections (12 kV through 500 kV).

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

• Perform short-circuit studies and analysis to establish fault levels, verify equipment duty, and provide inputs for relay settings.
• Perform relay coordination studies and complete relay coordination calculations to ensure selective, secure, and dependable protection.
• Carry out arc-flash assessments (IEEE 1584), breaker-failure schemes, synch-check applications, transfer trip schemes, remedial action schemes (RAS), and system stability-related protection reviews.

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

• Select, configure, and program protective relays, RTACs, HMIs, and gateways, with expert-level knowledge of SEL relays and RTACs.
• Use the SEL AcSELerator tool suite to develop settings and logic, and integrate SEL devices into the wider substation automation and SCADA system.
• Work with other utility-grade equipment including GE Vernova, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB/Hitachi Energy, and Beckwith.
• Integrate multi-vendor IEDs with protection settings and logic, coordinating measurements, controls, alarms, and event data with SCADA and HMI systems.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗔 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

• Implement IEC 61850 for substation automation and protection.
• Design and configure SCADA systems using DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, and other utility communication protocols.
• Develop SCADA point lists, communication maps, telemetry databases, ICCP interfaces, alarm management philosophies, and historian integration for generation and utility interconnection projects.
• Produce engineering documentation including network specifications, SCL models, timing plans, interface definitions, and system diagrams used across design, laboratory validation, and field implementation.

𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

• Apply cybersecurity and NERC CIP hardware and software requirements and implement these standards in real-world designs.
• Support utility interconnection requirements and compliance with ISO/RTO standards including CAISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, NYISO, and ISO-NE.

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, clients, utilities, and vendors to align designs with project goals, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support testing, laboratory validation, and field commissioning of protection and automation systems.

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized, accredited program (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

• SEL AcSELerator suite – QuickSet, Architect, RTAC, SynchroWAVe, and Grid Configurator, with a working knowledge of how SEL devices are integrated into the automation system
• Protection study software such as ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, CYME, or SKM PowerTools
• Standards & Protocols
• IEEE standards including IEEE 1547, IEEE C37 series, IEEE 1584, IEEE 1815 (DNP3), and IEEE 2030
• IEC 61850, NERC CIP, and cybersecurity frameworks for operational technology (OT) environments, including secure communications and system hardening
• SCADA protocols: DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA
• Power Generation Systems
• Understanding of protection and automation requirements for utility-scale Solar PV, standalone BESS, Natural Gas Power Plants, and high-voltage substations.
• Knowledge of US utility interconnection practices and ISO/RTO requirements.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

• Minimum 5 years of experience in substation protection, automation, and control engineering.
• US market experience is mandatory – hands-on work on US utility-scale projects, utility interconnections, and ISO/RTO/NERC requirements.
• Past experience on renewable energy (Solar PV / BESS) or Natural Gas generation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in short-circuit studies, relay coordination, relay settings development and configuration, and field commissioning.
• Proven ability to develop protection philosophies for substations, generation interconnections, and transmission projects.

𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 /𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀/𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿

At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.

Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.