Substation Automation Engineer – Offshore Projects (IEC 61850/800xA)

ABB PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB PTE. LTD. seeks a Substation Automation Engineer to engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on ABB System 800xA across the full project lifecycle, from engineering and FAT through site installation and commissioning.

You will join a multidisciplinary team reporting to the Substation Automation Lead Engineer, contributing to offshore and onshore projects. Key duties include configuring IEC 61850 systems, preparing SCD and FAT/SAT procedures, and performing factory and field tests.

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 IEC 61850-based SAS under the guidance of the lead engineer, including IED configuration and GOOSE messaging.
• Interpreting single-line diagrams and IED documentation to prepare signal lists and interface details with switchgear and protection systems.
• Integrating LV/MV switchgear and IEDs using IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and related protocols.

Skills

English communication

Self-motivated

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering

Tools

ABB System 800xA

PCM600

IET600

Wireshark

IEDScout

Job description

ABB PTE. LTD. seeks a Substation Automation Engineer to engineer, implement, test and commission SAS based on ABB System 800xA across the full project lifecycle, from engineering and FAT through site installation and commissioning.

You will join a multidisciplinary team reporting to the Substation Automation Lead Engineer, contributing to offshore and onshore projects. Key duties include configuring IEC 61850 systems, preparing SCD and FAT/SAT procedures, and performing factory and field tests.