Senior Engineer – DCS, Solar, BESS, Microgrid

Emerson; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity employer

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Emerson in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh is looking for an engineer to manage the complete project life cycle from design to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 8 years of experience in DCS/PLC programming and strong communication skills.

The role involves troubleshooting control systems, guiding team members, and participating in commissioning activities. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience with PSCAD and PSSE.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete Project Life Cycle from inputs analysis to commissioning.
• Guide the team to implement controls from SAMA and create DCS graphics.
• Commission Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant for commercial operation.

Skills

DCS/PLC programming

Troubleshooting control systems

Communication skills

Experience with PSCAD and PSSE

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation)

Tools

Ovation system

Modbus

IEC 61850

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Complete Project Life Cycle from inputs analysis, Design & Engineering, Testing & Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) to commissioning as per requirements.

Project Engineering

• Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or from the customer site through e‑mail, kick‑off meeting, site survey.
• Execute DCS and SCADA based Solar/BESS/Microgrid green‑field and retrofit projects, software and hardware engineering and configuration.
• Guide the team to implement controls from SAMA, functional diagrams or functional descriptions; modify DCS/SCADA graphics; create faceplate macros, control macros and test them.
• Create/modify DCS internal point database; extract HW IO list from customer drawings; prepare database; query with HW team and customer for clarifications.
• Prepare and guide the team on IO list and DBID; build blocks of DCS system like Binary gates, A/M stations, PIDs etc. and test; 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 the engineering work to system integrators; follow up to complete each project within budget, on or before time and with quality.
• Participate in kick‑off meetings (KOM), internal and external meetings of projects; 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; working knowledge of industrial standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC and Grid codes.
• Read electrical single‑line diagrams (SLDs), and switchboard control logic drawings; experience with a variety of equipment including inverters, transformers, capacitor banks, trackers, IEDs, etc.
• Follow department Quality & HSE processes and procedures.

Field Services

• Power up Ovation system, test redundancy and I/O; test analogue and digital devices and diagnose faults.
• Maintain protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging; perform loop and device checks and modify logics, graphics, and database as per customer and site requirements.
• Diagnose faults of Ovation system, network system, and interfaces such as OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850.
• Work closely with engineering team to troubleshoot HW/SW (e.g., controllers, modules, link modules).
• Commission Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant for commercial operation; travel to project sites to perform testing and tuning of electrical control functions, third‑party communication, and commissioning.
• Customer‑facing site reporting.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering).
• 3 to 8 years of experience in DCS/PLC programming / engineering / commissioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems.
• Clear accountability and outcome‑based responsibilities as per COE 2.0.
• Relevant digital and AI capabilities.
• Full‑cycle ownership of tasks and processes.
• Excellent language and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to write reports and business communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to queries from managers, clients, and customers.
• Interface with vendors & sub‑contractors.
• Good understanding of safety tools and gears, and safety guidelines for site work.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

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

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.