Senior System Engineer SCADA Substation Automation

Try&Hire; Aargau; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire in Switzerland is seeking a seasoned SCADA engineer to design and implement substation automation systems. You will develop architectures, configure Ethernet networks, and lead FAT/tests while supporting on-site commissioning for customers in Switzerland.

With 5+ years in power automation and IEC 61850 experience, you will own projects, advise clients on solutions, and prepare specifications and test docs. 80–100% workload; on-site work; potential permanent position after assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power/Automation engineering or comparable.
• 5+ years of experience in power automation, substation automation, SCADA or RTU systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols, networks and cybersecurity.
• Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and integration of protection, control and automation.
• Knowledge of MicroSCADA, RTU500 or IET600 is advantageous.
• Good project coordination, FAT, commissioning and customer training experience.
• Excellent English; German is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SCADA systems for substations using relevant communication protocols.
• Develop system and network architectures integrating RTU, gateway, protection and automation systems.
• Configure Ethernet-based networks and project-specific software applications.
• Execute FAT and system integration tests; support commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Take technical ownership within projects and advise customers on automation solutions.
• Prepare technical specs, system concepts and test documentation.

Skills

Power automation

SCADA systems

RTU systems

Industrial protocols

IEC 61850

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Power/Automation Engineering

Tools

MicroSCADA

RTU500

IET600

Job description

This role designs and implements SCADA systems for high- and medium-voltage substations, covering engineering, testing and commissioning support.

Your tasks

• Design and implement SCADA systems for substations using relevant communication protocols
• Develop system and network architectures integrating RTU, gateway, protection and automation systems
• Configure Ethernet-based communication networks and project-specific software applications
• Execute system, integration and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Support commissioning activities and service interventions at customer sites in Switzerland
• Take technical ownership within projects and advise customers on automation solutions
• Prepare technical specifications, system concepts and test documentation

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation Engineering or comparable
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in power automation, substation automation, SCADA or RTU systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, network architectures and cybersecurity
• Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and integration of protection, control and automation systems
• Knowledge of MicroSCADA, RTU500 or IET600 is an advantage
• Experience in technical project coordination, FAT, commissioning and customer training
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken; German is an advantage but not required

Conditions

• Workload: 80–100 %
• Work model: On site
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 80-100% workload
• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

• IEC 61850
• IEC 60870-5-104
• Modbus
• DNP
• OPC
• MicroSCADA
• RTU500
• IET600