Lead Automation Engineer – Offshore Power & Control

ABB Pte. Ltd.; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a technical lead for the automation and power management systems of offshore projects.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, review RFQ documents, and ensure integration of PMS applications with IEC 61850-based architectures. The role requires hands-on experience in automation within Oil & Gas or power sectors, familiarity with ABB 800xA, OPC UA, and cybersecurity concepts, plus strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Proven hands-on experience in automation projects across Oil & Gas or power industries.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 editions and cross-integration techniques.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and their implementation.
• Experience with ABB 800xA with control builder, PMS library and OPC UA is a plus.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills and stakeholder management.
• You must have work rights in the country.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for engineering activities related to automation and power management systems for offshore projects of low to medium complexity.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate teams across engineering disciplines, in-house and at regional execution centers.
• Review RFQ documents and interpret PMS schematics and IEC 61850-based systems including PMS applications for load shedding, load sharing, Generator Control and synchronization.
• Design and implement communication networks and schemes for PMS using protocols such as RSTP, HSR, PRP, and MRP.
• Integrate LV/HV switchgear equipment using protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Profinet.
• Collaborate on factory acceptance tests and perform testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning at yards and offshore sites.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of communication networks using tools like Wireshark, IED Scout, ITT.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

ABB 800xA

OPC UA

Wireshark

Job description

ABB Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a technical lead for the automation and power management systems of offshore projects.

You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, review RFQ documents, and ensure integration of PMS applications with IEC 61850-based architectures. The role requires hands-on experience in automation within Oil & Gas or power sectors, familiarity with ABB 800xA, OPC UA, and cybersecurity concepts, plus strong stakeholder communication.