Commissioning Engineer Substation Feeder Automation-SCADA

Siemens; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gurugram invites applications for a Commissioning Engineer to commission Substation and Feeder Automation systems at domestic and international project sites. You will hands-on configure RTUs, SCADA/HMI, networks, and cybersecurity components, ensure integration and successful handover.

Requires 3–4 years' experience in Substation Automation/SCADA/RTU, travel up to 80–90%, and willingness to work across process, bay and control levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 3–4 years hands-on commissioning experience in Substation Automation/SCADA.
• Proficient in Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3 and OPC.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of Substation Automation and Feeder Automation at project sites.
• Configure, test and troubleshoot RTUs, SCADA/HMI and networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot communication protocols and cybersecurity components.
• Support testing, integration and handover of automation systems.

Skills

Substation Automation

SCADA

RTU

Feeder Automation

Networking fundamentals

IEC 61850

Modbus

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

OPC

Travel readiness

Education

BE/B.Tech or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens SICAM

WinCC

Networking tools

Wireshark

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Location(s)

• Gurugram - Haryana - India