HV Substation Commissioning Engineer – IEC 61850 Expert

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Sydney

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ACCIONA in Australia is seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Engineer - Secondary Systems to support the delivery of modern transmission projects. You will design, engineer, test, commission, and integrate digital substations and protection systems.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of HV/EHV substation experience with IEC 61850, and experience with Omicron tools, SAS, and cybersecurity. This on-site role involves collaboration with utilities, OEMs, and project teams to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in protection, control, and substation automation projects.
5–10 years of hands-on commissioning experience in HV/EHV substations (66kV to 500kV+).
Proven experience in commissioning IEC 61850 Digital Substations, including Station Bus and Process Bus.
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution substations.
Experience with IEC 61850 engineering tools and protocols.
Knowledge of protection schemes including: Distance Protection.

Responsibilities

Prepare protection and control philosophies, SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interlocking logic.
Configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection relays from major OEMs.
End-to-end commissioning of: Transformer Protection Schemes, Busbar Protection Systems, Distance and Line Differential Protection, Feeder Protection, Breaker Failure Protection, Auto-Reclose Schemes, and Synchrocheck and Synchronizing Systems
Hands-on experience with GOOSE messaging and Sampled Values (SV) testing and troubleshooting.
Substation Automation System (SAS) commissioning, including IED integration, HMI, gateways, RTUs, and SCADA interfaces.
Conducting FAT, SAT, Point-to-Point Testing, and End-to-End Protection Testing.
Proficiency in using Omicron CMC test sets, Test Universe, IEC 61850 test tools, and network analyzers.
Network configuration, Ethernet switches, PRP/HSR redundancy protocols, GPS/PTP time synchronization, and cybersecurity compliance.
Analyze disturbances, event logs, COMTRADE files, and fault records during commissioning and energization activities.
Demonstrated experience leading substation energization, outage planning, system cutovers, and commissioning teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Strong understanding of utility standards, testing procedures, commissioning documentation, and final handover requirements.
Configure, test, and commission protection relays from major OEMs such as Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and Schneider.
Troubleshoot protection, control, SCADA, and communication systems.
Interface with clients, utilities, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with utility, regulatory, and industry standards.