Automation Engineer - MBI

Burns & McDonnell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Mumbai, India seeks an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deliver automation systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet project requirements, client expectations, and quality standards.

The role involves executing engineering activities, preparing budgets and schedules, and performing detailed substation automation design, BOMs, and ICT wiring. Proficiency in Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 and SEL tool suites is valued.

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 Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 and IEEE standards and applying them in project execution.
• Experience with industrial automation projects is preferred.
• Experience with software tools such as SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL-5030 AcSELerator QuickSet, SEL Architect, and Diagram Builder.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with HMI platforms such as AVEVA System Platform or SEL or COPA-DATA zenon.
• Experience working with U.S. utility clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Modbus

DNP3

IEC 61850

Substation automation

SCADA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SEL AcSELerator RTAC

SEL-5030 AcSELerator QuickSet

SEL Architect

Diagram Builder

AVEVA System Platform

COPA-DATA zenon

Job description

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