Project Engineer-DCS-Renewables-Microgrid

Emerson; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support DCS and SCADA projects. You will be responsible for executing projects from start to finish while guiding the team in system testing and commissioning related to Solar/BESS/Microgrid. Applicants should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess 3-8 years of relevant experience in DCS/PLC programming. Benefits include flexible compensation and a supportive culture for career development.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years experience in DCS/PLC programming, engineering and commissioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute DCS and SCADA based greenfield projects.
• Guide team to implement controls and perform system testing.
• Commission Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant for commercial operation.

Skills

DCS/PLC programming

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

C programming

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Engineering:
  • Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or customer through e‑mail, kick‑off meeting, site survey.
  • Execute DCS and SCADA based Solar/BESS/Microgrid greenfield and retrofit projects, including software and hardware engineering and configuration.
  • Guide team to implement controls from SAMA, functional diagrams or descriptions; modify DCS/SCADA graphics; create faceplate macros, control macros and perform testing.
  • Create/modify DCS internal point database; extract HW IO list from customer drawings; prepare database; query with HW team and customer for clarification.
  • Prepare and guide team on IO list and DBID; experience building blocks of DCS system (Binary gates, A/M stations, PIDs, etc.) and their testing; implement analogue and digital simulation logic for first pass and tie‑back simulation testing of implemented controls and graphics.
  • Configure 3rd party protocols, ELC and SLC communication.
  • Distribute engineering work to system integrators; follow up to complete project within budget, time, and quality; participate in kick‑off meetings, internal and external project meetings; engage in customer demos, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities.
  • Experience with PSCAD and PSSE modeling to simulate and test power systems.
  • Process test of Solar/BESS/Microgrid plants and BOP; knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC and grid codes; read electrical single‑line diagrams; understand devices in renewable power plant (inverters, transformers, capacitor banks, trackers, IEDs, etc.).
  • Follow department Quality & HSE processes and procedures.
• Field Services:
  • Ovation system power‑up, redundancy and I/O testing; analogue and digital device testing and fault finding.
  • Maintain protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging; perform loop and device checking and necessary modifications in logic, graphics and database per customer and site requirements.
  • Fault diagnosis of Ovation system, network system and communication interfaces (OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850).
  • Work closely with engineering team for troubleshooting HW/SW (controllers, modules, link modules, etc.).
  • Commission Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant for commercial operation; travel to project sites for assignments, testing and tuning of control functions, third‑party communication and commissioning.
  • Customer facing and prepare site reports.

Who You Are

Show account responsibility, urgency, clear communication, high standards, top performance, drive, goal setting and strong results orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, or Power Engineering.
• 3–8 years experience in DCS/PLC programming, engineering and commissioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems.
• Clear accountability and outcome‑based responsibilities.
• Relevant digital and AI capabilities.
• Full‑cycle ownership of tasks and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and business communication.
• Effectively present information and respond to queries from managers, clients and customers.
• Interface with vendors and sub‑contractors.
• Understand safety tools, gear and guidelines for onsite work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Solar, BESS power plant processes and KPIs.
• Knowledge of Microgrid and electrical control functions with I/O signals.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment: switchboards, generators, turbines, AVRs, motors, transformers, capacitors, CTs, VTs, feeders, meters, relays.
• Experience with C programming.

Benefits and Commitment

Flexible compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible time off and paid parental leave. We offer a supportive culture and opportunities for career development.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

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Requisition ID

26004918

Equal Opportunity

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.