Substation Automation Engineer | 800xA & IEC 61850 Expert

ABB Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer in Singapore to engineering, implement, test and commission SAS based on System 800xA. You will work with a team of automation and electrical engineers through engineering, FAT, site installation and commissioning, ensuring robust integration with IEDs and switchgear using IEC 61850, Modbus and Profinet.

The role requires hands-on experience in oil & gas or power sectors, strong English communication, and the ability to work across offshore/onshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering.
• Hands-on experience in automation/substation automation projects; testing and commissioning.
• Experience with IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SCL) and IED configuration tools such as ABB PCM600/IET600.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and configuring SAS using IEC 61850.
• Prepare signal lists, IP address lists and interface details with switchgear and relays.
• Perform testing and factory acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) and site commissioning.
• Troubleshoot network and integration issues with specialized tools.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary automation team to deliver projects.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB PCM600

IET600

Modbus

OPC UA

Profinet

IEC 61850

Job description

ABB is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer in Singapore to engineering, implement, test and commission SAS based on System 800xA. You will work with a team of automation and electrical engineers through engineering, FAT, site installation and commissioning, ensuring robust integration with IEDs and switchgear using IEC 61850, Modbus and Profinet.

The role requires hands-on experience in oil & gas or power sectors, strong English communication, and the ability to work across offshore/onshore