Lead Substation Automation Engineer – IEC 61850 SAS
ABB Pte. Ltd.
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Job summary
ABB Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Substation Automation Lead Engineer in New Zealand (Otago) to deliver design, implementation, and commissioning of SAS based on ABB System 800xA.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team through engineering, FAT, site installation, testing and commissioning for offshore and onshore projects. You will drive SAS architecture, network integration, cybersecurity considerations, and ensure successful testing and handover with global stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering.
- Hands-on automation project experience in Oil & Gas or power sectors.
- Experience with ABB System 800xA networks or similar DCS platforms.
- Familiar with industrial protocols Modbus, Profinet, IEC 61850, OPC UA.
- Strong English communication and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Act as technical lead for engineering, testing and commissioning of SAS.
- Review SLDs, switchgear schematics and IED documentation per SAS architecture.
- Integrate LV/MV switchgear using Modbus, Profinet, and other protocols.
- Manage SAS engineering and test deliverables including drawings, SCDs, FAT/SAT procedures.
- Collaborate on factory acceptance tests and site commissioning (offshore/yards).
- Support FAT/SAT activities, including network validation and cybersecurity verification.
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Job description
ABB Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Substation Automation Lead Engineer in New Zealand (Otago) to deliver design, implementation, and commissioning of SAS based on ABB System 800xA.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team through engineering, FAT, site installation, testing and commissioning for offshore and onshore projects. You will drive SAS architecture, network integration, cybersecurity considerations, and ensure successful testing and handover with global stakeholders.
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