SCADA Design Engineer(Wind & Solar plant Automation) Bangalore

Talent Leads Consultants; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Leads Consultants is seeking a SCADA Design Engineer to create detailed designs, configurations, and documentation for SCADA systems used in industrial automation projects. This role involves developing system architecture, network diagrams, and control philosophies, with close coordination across engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams.

Responsibilities include preparing signal lists, cable schedules, selecting hardware and protocols, and configuring SCADA/HMI software.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA systems, preferably in renewable energy or transmission substations.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and review SCADA architecture, IO lists, electrical schematics, GA diagrams, and control philosopies.
• Coordinate with electrical, procurement, and commissioning teams to meet technical specs and timelines.
• Review techno-commercial offers from vendors and assist in site commissioning and FAT/validation activities.
• Prepare design documents, transmittals, and support Prebid/post-bid engineering for SCADA/SAS, CCTV, WMS, and related systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC) and PLC programming is advantageous.

Job description

Job Description:

Role Summary:

The SCADA Design Engineer is responsible for creating detailed designs, configurations, and documentation for SCADA systems used in industrial automation, power, and renewable energy projects. This includes developing system architecture, network diagrams, and control philosophies; preparing signal lists and cable schedules; selecting appropriate hardware and communication protocols; and configuring SCADA/HMI software. The role involves close coordination with engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure that designs meet technical specifications, industry standards, and project timelines.

Travel Requirement: ~20%, to project sites and vendor premises

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design, prepare and review SCADA architecture, CCTV architecture, PLC specification, SCADA server specification, IO list, Electrical schematics, GA diagrams, GTP's of Switchgear, control gear, instruments, communication devices, CCTV etc.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA systems, preferably in the RENEWABLE/Transmission substation (400KV/220KV/132KV/33KV) energy sector.
• Technical scrutiny of bid enquiries & BOQs for tender purposes.
• Technical support for Prebid and post-bid engineering for SCADA/SAS, BESS, FAS, CCTV, WMS requirements.
• Preparation/checking of design documents and drawings.
• Review and evaluate techno-commercial offers received from Vendors.
• Preparation of tentative BOQs after award of contract.
• Conducting site visits, supporting site team in project commissioning, witness tests at vendor's factory premises.
• Preparing and sending document transmittal letters for designs and drawings.
• Programming knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems will be an added advantage.
• Communication protocol understanding and implementation knowledge of various equipment.
• Witness of PLC panel Inspections, FAT, Validation of Development of SCADA.
• Monitoring SCADA for Solar and Wind plant operation for data validation and O&M Supporting roles.
• Site visit for Whole solution implementation co-ordination whenever necessary for SCADA.
• Coordination with different OEMs for Communication protocol implementation with SCADA for technical support.
• Design of CCTV, FAS, WMS and FO networks.
• Knowledge of Curtailment, PPC, and HPPC will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with communication protocols used in SCADA systems, including Modbus, OPC etc.
• Provide training and support to operations and maintenance teams on the use of SCADA systems and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, project managers, and technicians, to implement SCADA solutions effectively.
• Knowledge of Wind SCADA and BESS.