Senior Substation Automation Engineer | Offshore Projects

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced design authority for an engineering discipline to lead the automation work for substation projects. You will engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on ABB System 800xA, covering engineering through FAT, site installation and commissioning in a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires hands-on testing, FAT/SAT procedures, and strong English communication. Onsite work model and cross-discipline collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and configuring SAS (IEC 61850) under lead engineer guidance.
• Prepare signal lists, IP address lists and interface details with switchgear and suppliers.
• Carry out pre-commissioning, commissioning and SAT at yards and offshore sites with end-to-end checks.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation experience

IEC 61850 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

ABB PCM600

IET600

Job description

ABB is seeking an experienced design authority for an engineering discipline to lead the automation work for substation projects. You will engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on ABB System 800xA, covering engineering through FAT, site installation and commissioning in a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires hands-on testing, FAT/SAT procedures, and strong English communication. Onsite work model and cross-discipline collaboration are essential for success.