Senior Engineer-DCS-Solar-BESS-Microgrid

Growth For Impact; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Emerson in India seeks an experienced engineer to lead DCS/PLC programming, field service, and commissioning for solar, BESS and microgrid projects. You will collect inputs from Front Office or customers, execute control configurations, and guide the team through validation and testing across sites.

You will read SLDs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety and quality in all activities, while leveraging PSCAD/PSSE modeling for validation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering)
• 3–8 years of experience in DCS/PLC programming, engineering or commissioning
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems
• Clear accountability and outcome-based responsibilities per COE 2.0
• Relevant digital and AI capabilities

Responsibilities

• Collect and review project inputs from Front Office or customer site via email, kickoff meetings or site surveys
• Execute DCS and SCADA-based Solar/BESS/Microgrid projects, software and hardware engineering and configuration
• Guide the team to implement controls from SAMA, modify DCS/SCADA graphics, and test macros
• Create/modify DCS internal point database; extract HW IO list from drawings; coordinate with HW team
• Prepare IO list and DBID; test building blocks of DCS like PIDs; simulate controls and graphics
• Configure 3rd party protocols (OPC, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850)
• Distribute engineering work to system integrators; follow up on budget/time/quality; participate in KOM, FATs, SATs, commissioning
• Use PSCAD and PSSE to model power systems; perform field testing and commissioning
• Read SLDs and control drawings; work with equipment like inverters, transformers, IEDs
• Adhere to Quality & HSE processes

Skills

DCS/PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Power)

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

OPC

Modbus

Job description

ROLE
– Collect and review project inputs from the front

Full job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

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 greenfield and retrofit projects, Software and hardware engineering and configuration
• Guiding team to implement controls from SAMA, functional diagrams or functional descriptions; modifications of DCS/SCADA graphics; creation of faceplate macros, control macros and their testing
• Creation/modification of DCS internal point database; extraction of HW IO list from customer drawings; preparation of database; querying with HW team and customer for any clarifications needed
• Preparation and guiding the team on IO list and DBID; Experience of building blocks of DCS system like various Binary gates, A/M stations, PIDs etc. and their testing; Implementation of analogue and digital simulation logic for first pass and tie-back simulation testing of implemented controls and graphics
• Configuration on 3rd party protocols, ELC and SLC communication
• Distributing the engineering work to system integrators; making adequate follow-up for completion of project within budget, on/before time and with quality; Participation in kick-off meetings (KOM), internal and external meetings of projects; Engagement in customer demos, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
• Experience with PSCAD and PSSE modeling to simulate and test power systems
• Should be able to do process testing of Solar/BESS/Microgrid plants and BOP, Working knowledge of industrial standards like IEEE, IEC, NEC, and Grid codes
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), and switchboard control logic drawings; Should have experience with a variety of equipment and devices used in the renewable power plant including inverters, transformers, capacitor banks, Trackers, electrical equipment, IEDs, etc.
• Following 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
• Maintaining protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging; Loop and device checking and necessary modifications in the logics, graphics, and database as per customer and site requirements
• Fault diagnosis of Ovation system, network system, and various communication interfaces like OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850, etc.
• Working closely with engineering team for troubleshooting of HW/SW (e.g. controllers, modules, link modules etc.)
• Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant commissioning for commercial operation; Travel to project sites for site assignments, testing and tuning of various electrical control functions, for third-party communication and for commissioning
• Customer facing and preparation of site report

Who You Are

You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding. Sets aggressive goals and has high standards. You should be consistently one of the top performers. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business needs.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering)
• Three (3) to Eight (8) years of experience in DCS/PLC programming / Engineering /commissioning
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control system
• 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 & business communication
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to queries from groups of managers,clients, and customers
• Ability to interface with vendors & sub‑contractors
• Should have good understanding of safety tools and gears, and safety guidelines of working at site

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Good knowledge of Solar, BESS power plant process and KPI’s
• Good knowledge of Microgrid, electrical control functions and their required I/O signals
• Knowledge of electrical equipment like switchboards, generators, turbines, AVRs, motors,transformers, capacitors, CTs, VTs, feeders, meters, relays
• Knowledge in C programming

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives— because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture

Job Type

Full Time

Job Posted

September 17th, 2026

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