SCADA Engineer – Substation Automation & Commissioning

U SQUARE ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U SQUARE ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to lead the engineering, configuration, testing, and handover of electrical infrastructure and automation projects.

The role covers integration with substations, PLCs, RTUs, and IEDs, plus FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, conducting FAT/SAT, verifying signals and alarms, coordinating with stakeholders, and preparing as-built docs and O&M manuals.

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA in electrical projects.
• Familiar with control systems and automation schemes.
• Knowledge of FAT/SAT procedures and commissioning processes.

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 FAT, 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 systems

Electrical power systems

System integration

Troubleshooting

Testing & commissioning

Documentation

Tools

PLC

RTU

IEDs

Job description

U SQUARE ENGINEERING & SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to lead the engineering, configuration, testing, and handover of electrical infrastructure and automation projects.

The role covers integration with substations, PLCs, RTUs, and IEDs, plus FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, conducting FAT/SAT, verifying signals and alarms, coordinating with stakeholders, and preparing as-built docs and O&M manuals.