Senior Power Management and Automation Specialist

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Bengaluru seeks a senior Automation/Electrical Engineer to lead design, testing and commissioning of Power Management Systems and Substation Automation on offshore platforms, ships, and chemical complexes. You will architect solutions, support implementation, and drive PMS library development.

You will apply IEC 61131-3 programming, DCS/SCADA integration, and grid-code expertise to deliver compliant, reliable projects while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating global

Qualifications

• Graduate in Instrumentation, Electrical or Automation Engineering with a consistent track record and at least 10 years in Automation/Electrical Engineering.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (written and oral).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering, testing and commissioning of PMS functionality and grid-code compliance.
• Design and implement control logic for power optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize PMS and Substation automation approaches.
• Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports.
• Lead projects, manage timelines, and coordinate stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and freshers from universities.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

SCADA integration

Protection relays integration

IEC 61131-3 PLC programming

Communication protocols

EMS & BMS understanding

PMS/Substation automation

Power optimization design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical or Automation Engineering

Tools

PCS7

WinCC

Step 7

TIA Portal

Job description

Looking for challenging role? If you really want to make a difference - make it with us

Siemens Energy is focused on helping customers navigate the world’s most pressing energy problems. As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. With us, you can do something significant that benefits society and human progress

Location : Electronic city, Bangalore

Do you have a brief description of this position you would like us to fill?

You deal comprehensively with the Power Management Systems and Substation Automation Systems on offshore / offshore platforms / Chemical Platforms / Utilities to prepare project techno-commercial offers, architect solutions, support implementation, and commissioning of customer projects, besides supporting power automation/PMS library development.

You should have

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (generation, transmission, distribution and renewables integration)
• Experience with advanced switching, control and monitoring of power system SCADA
• Experience in numerical protection relays’ integration with DCS/SCADA systems
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming (CFC, FBD, Structured Text, etc.)
• Familiarity and work experience with communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 (GOOSE and MMS), OPC UA
• Understanding of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Hands-on experience in engineering, testing and commissioning of PMS functionality such as load shedding, power source control, hybrid power plant control in conjunction with grid code compliance.
• Good knowledge of grid code compliance, frequency and voltage regulation, ancillary services, reactive power control etc.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Would you like to actively shape sustainability in shipping with creative solutions as part of a team? Then this position is tailor‑made for you. In an agile team, we work together to develop sustainable energy and propulsion concepts that we implement worldwide with our customers. From generators and batteries to fuel cells, the solutions are as diverse as they are innovative. Your role extends from engineering of Power Manage to commissioning on‑board for the Oil Platforms / ship or Chemical Complex.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (generation, transmission, distribution and renewables integration)
• Experience with advanced switching, control and monitoring of power system SCADA
• Experience in numerical protection relays’ integration with DCS/SCADA systems
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming (CFC, FBD, Structured Text, etc.)
• Familiarity and work experience with communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850 (GOOSE and MMS), OPC UA
• Understanding of Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Hands-on experience in engineering, testing and commissioning of PMS functionality such as load shedding, power source control, hybrid power plant control in conjunction with grid code compliance.
• Good knowledge of grid code compliance, frequency and voltage regulation, ancillary services, reactive power control etc.
• Hand‑on experience with PCS7, WinCC and Step 7, TIA portal or other equivalent SCADA/Power Management and Substation Automation Systems.
• Knowledge of load flow analysis, fault analysis, and power quality monitoring
• Ability to design and implement control logic for power optimization.
• Experience in Grid Code compliance development in automation system for Different Regions.
• Performance analysis: Collaborate with team to analyze performance data to improve/enhance power system design efficiency and reliability
• Cross‑team engagement: Collaborate with cross‑functional local and global teams to achieve a binding of power system modeling with PMS control solution and working towards a standardized approach for different architectures or variants.
• Mentorship: Mentor, guide junior engineers and freshers from Universities towards PMS and Substation Automation domain, oversee their deliverables, and ensure work quality.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation and compliance reports
• Ability to manage projects, timelines, and cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA standards

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds.

You are a graduate in Instrumentation, Electrical or Automation Engineering with consistent track record and relevant experience of at least 10 years in Automation/Electrical Engineering.

Good communication skills, fluency in English. (Written and oral)

Good Team Player & can communicate with Siemens Energy Global Regional Offices.

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Bengaluru. You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come. We’re Siemens Energy. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens Energy are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.