Job Overview
The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for commissioning Substation Automation and Feeder Automation systems at domestic and international project sites. The role involves hands-on commissioning of RTUs, SCADA/HMI systems, communication networks and associated equipment, including configuration, protocol testing, troubleshooting and system integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform commissioning activities for Substation Automation and Feeder Automation systems at domestic and international project sites.
- Commission and troubleshoot RTUs, SCADA/HMI systems and associated communication networks.
- Configure, test and analyse substation communication protocols, including Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, DNP3 and OPC.
- Configure and troubleshoot PC networks, Ethernet switches, routers, GPS systems, firewalls and related cybersecurity components.
- Work across process-level, bay-level and control-level architectures in Substation Automation Systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows-based applications, PC communication interfaces, serial communication and IP networking.
- Use debugging and protocol analysis tools such as Modscan, IEC Tester, IED Scout and Wireshark.
- Diagnose communication failures, network issues, protocol mismatches and system integration problems during commissioning.
- Support testing, integration and successful handover of automation systems at customer sites.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- B.E./B.Tech or postgraduate qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, RTU, Feeder Automation or related commissioning activities.
- Knowledge of PC networking, switches, routers, GPS, firewalls and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Understanding of process-level, bay-level and control-level Substation Automation architectures.
- Working knowledge of Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, DNP3 and OPC, including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems, PC applications, serial communication and IP networking.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer interaction.
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, self-discipline and willingness to learn new technologies.
- Willingness to travel extensively, approximately 80–90% of the time, including to international project sites.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Siemens SICAM solutions, including PAS/PQS, Toolbox, A8000, SDM, WinCC and SCC.
- Networking certifications.
- Scripting and programming knowledge.
- Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 programming and SQL.
