Substation Automation Engineer: Design & Commissioning

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer in Singapore to engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on System 800xA. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the Substation Automation Lead Engineer.

Key tasks include configuring IEC 61850 SAS, creating signal lists and interface details, and conducting FAT/SAT and site commissioning. Strong English communication and collaboration across stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering and hands-on SAS experience.
• Experience with substation automation projects, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 protocols (MMS/GOOSE/SCL) and IED config tools.
• Familiarity with ABB 800xA or similar DCS networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and configure SAS using IEC 61850 under lead engineer guidance.
• Prepare signal lists, IP addresses and interface details with equipment suppliers.
• Integrate LV/MV switchgear and IEDs via industrial protocols (IEC 61850/Modbus).
• Create engineering and test documentation including FAT/SAT procedures.
• Perform internal testing and factory acceptance tests across sites.

Skills

IEC 61850 knowledge

IED configuration

Automation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

PCM600

IET600

System 800xA

Job description

ABB is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer in Singapore to engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on System 800xA. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the Substation Automation Lead Engineer.

Key tasks include configuring IEC 61850 SAS, creating signal lists and interface details, and conducting FAT/SAT and site commissioning. Strong English communication and collaboration across stakeholders are essential.