SCADA Engineer – Substation Automation & Commissioning

U Square Engineering & Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U Square Engineering & Services in Singapore is seeking a SCADA commissioning engineer to oversee engineering, configuration, testing, and handover of electrical infrastructure and automation projects on site. You will coordinate FAT/SAT, verify interfaces, and ensure fault-free operation of SCADA displays, alarms, and communications across substations and switchgear.

Experience with PLC/RTU/IED integration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA systems in electrical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to configure, test, and commission SCADA displays and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform SCADA system engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, and handover activities for electrical infrastructure, power supply, and automation projects.
• Support SCADA integration with substations, switchgear systems, transformers, protection relays, PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, and other electrical equipment.
• Configure and verify SCADA displays, alarms, trends, control functions, communication interfaces, and monitoring systems according to project specifications.
• Review technical drawings, control schematics, single line diagrams (SLD), I/O lists, and system specifications.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), functional testing, and commissioning activities.
• Perform site verification of signals, alarms, status indications, control commands, interlocks, and communication links.
• Support commissioning activities for electrical systems including 22kV switchgear, transformers, protection systems, and substation automation systems.
• Troubleshoot SCADA communication issues, data mapping errors, system alarms, and operational faults.
• Coordinate with project managers, electrical engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and client representatives to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure SCADA installation and testing works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation including test procedures, test records, inspection reports, progress reports, certificates, and client submissions.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are incorporated into SCADA installation, testing, and commissioning processes.
• Support project handover activities including preparation of as-built documents, O&M manuals, and technical reports.
• Ensure commissioning acceptance criteria meet design requirements, contractual specifications, and client expectations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project / Commissioning Manager.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Testing

Commissioning

Electrical

Job description

U Square Engineering & Services in Singapore is seeking a SCADA commissioning engineer to oversee engineering, configuration, testing, and handover of electrical infrastructure and automation projects on site. You will coordinate FAT/SAT, verify interfaces, and ensure fault-free operation of SCADA displays, alarms, and communications across substations and switchgear.

Experience with PLC/RTU/IED integration is a plus.