Senior Substation Automation Engineer (IEC 61850)

ABB Pte. Ltd.; Otago; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Pte. Ltd. in New Zealand seeks an experienced Substation Automation Engineer to design, configure and test IEC 61850-based SAS systems across onshore/offshore sites.

You will configure IEDs, generate SCL/MMS/GOOSE data, and prepare signal and interface documentation for switchgear, protection relays, ICSS and PMS. The role requires hands-on experience with ABB 800xA networks (or similar DCS), strong English communication, and ability to work across multi-cultural teams and global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Hands-on experience in automation or substation automation projects across Oil & Gas or power industries, including testing and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SCL) and IED configuration tools such as ABB PCM600 and IET600 or equivalent.
• Experience with ABB 800xA networks or comparable DCS platforms (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa) is an advantage.
• Experience with ABB 800xA with controlbuilder, networking and cyber security principles and third-party communication using Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet and IEC 61850 will be an added advantage.
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-motivated individual with strong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships with customers and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and configure IEC61850-based SAS including IED configuration, SCL files, MMS reporting and GOOSE messaging.
• Prepare signal lists, IP address lists and interface details from diagrams and IED docs with switchgear, protection relay, ICSS and PMS suppliers.
• Integrate LV/MV switchgear and IEDs using IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and other protocols.
• Prepare engineering and test documentation including SCD, FAT/SAT procedures, test reports, punch lists and as-built docs.
• Perform internal testing and FAT/SAT at different factories with signal verification, interlocking and comms tests.
• Carry out pre-commissioning, commissioning and SAT at yards and offshore sites with end-to-end checks.
• Troubleshoot comms network and integration issues using tools like Wireshark, IED Scout, ITT600.

Skills

Electrical engineering

IEC 61850

English communication

Signal lists

Multi-cultural environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology, major in Electrical or Electronics

Tools

ABB PCM600

IET600

ABB System 800xA

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

ABB Pte. Ltd. in New Zealand seeks an experienced Substation Automation Engineer to design, configure and test IEC 61850-based SAS systems across onshore/offshore sites.

You will configure IEDs, generate SCL/MMS/GOOSE data, and prepare signal and interface documentation for switchgear, protection relays, ICSS and PMS. The role requires hands-on experience with ABB 800xA networks (or similar DCS), strong English communication, and ability to work across multi-cultural teams and global