Substation Automation Project Engineer

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

Job summary

ABB in Singapore seeks a Project Engineer to design, implement, test and commission substation automation systems based on ABB System 800xA, covering the full lifecycle from engineering to site commissioning. You will work with a multidisciplinary automation team under the Substation Automation Lead Engineer.

You’ll engineer IEC 61850 SAS, prepare SCD/SCL artifacts, and integrate IEDs and switchgear with protocols like Modbus/OPC UA/Profinet, enabling offshore and on-site projects while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
• Hands-on automation or substation automation project experience in Oil & Gas or power sectors.
• Experience with IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SCL) and IED configuration tools (ABB PCM600 / IET600).
• Familiarity with ABB System 800xA networks and third-party protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet).
• Strong English communication and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and configure IEC 61850 based SAS under guidance, including IED setup and SCL work.
• Interpret SLDs and IED docs to prepare signal/IP lists and interfaces with gear and suppliers.
• Integrate LV/MV switchgear and IEDs using industrial protocols; prepare FAT/SAT procedures.
• Perform internal tests, FAT, and SAT at factories; conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning offshore.
• Troubleshoot network and integration issues using tools like Wireshark and IEDScout.

Skills

IEC 61850

SAS engineering

english communication

multidisciplinary teamwork

field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB System 800xA

ABB PCM600

IET600

Modbus

OPC UA

Profinet

Job description

ABB in Singapore seeks a Project Engineer to design, implement, test and commission substation automation systems based on ABB System 800xA, covering the full lifecycle from engineering to site commissioning. You will work with a multidisciplinary automation team under the Substation Automation Lead Engineer.

You’ll engineer IEC 61850 SAS, prepare SCD/SCL artifacts, and integrate IEDs and switchgear with protocols like Modbus/OPC UA/Profinet, enabling offshore and on-site projects while