Automation Engineer - MBI

Burns & McDonnell India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell India is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop and deliver automation systems for substations and industrial projects in Mumbai. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.

The role requires a 3–5 year background in substation automation or PLC-based projects, with familiarity in Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 and IEC standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 3–5 years in design, configuration and testing of substation automation or PLC-based projects.
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 and IEEE standards.
• Experience with industrial automation and HMI tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver automation systems for projects.
• Prepare budgets, schedules and planning inputs for engineering activities.
• Create substation automation designs: networks, I/O lists, schematics, wiring, panels, raceways.
• Prepare bills of materials and machines for equipment and specs.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments and stakeholders.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables for accuracy and standards compliance.
• Develop configurations for RTUs, SCADA, PLCs and related automation equipment.

Skills

Modbus

DNP3

IEC 61850

IEEE standards

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Substation automation

PLC-based projects

U.S. utility clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL AcSELerator RTAC

SEL-5030 AcSELerator QuickSet

SEL Architect

Diagram Builder

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, the engineer will design, develop, and deliver automation systems and related engineering packages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.

Description

Automation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, the engineer will design, develop, and deliver automation systems and related engineering packages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.

The role may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:

• Understand project scope and execute engineering activities in line with project requirements.
• Prepare engineering and project budget estimates, schedules, and related planning inputs.
• Execute substation and industrial automation design, including network architectures, I/O and signal lists, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, fiber-based networks, control building arrangements, raceway layouts, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Prepare bills of materials and bills of quantities for equipment and project specifications.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments and project stakeholders as required.
• Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Develop configurations and settings for network switches, data concentrators, RTUs, SCADA systems, PLCs, and related automation equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in the design, configuration, and testing of substation automation systems or PLC-based projects.
• Familiarity with standard engineering techniques, procedures, and best practices, with the ability to apply them in project execution.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850, along with applicable IEEE standards, and the ability to apply them in project execution.
• Experience working with industrial automation projects is preferred.
• Experience working with software tools such as SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL-5030 AcSELerator QuickSet, SEL Architect, and Diagram Builder is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with HMI platforms such as AVEVA System Platform or SEL or COPA-DATA zenon is an added advantage.
• Experience working with U.S. utility clients is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, with effective facilitation, team-building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

India-Maharashtra-Mumbai

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

Req ID

264669

Job Hire Type

Experienced Not Applicable #BMI N/A