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Solution Engineer – Substation C&P Testing and Commissioning Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Substation Control and Protection - Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of substation control and protection systems to ensure their proper functioning and reliability. The candidate should have strong technical capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Your new role – challenging and future-oriented:

• Conduct testing and commissioning activities for substation control and protection systems, including relay testing, scheme testing, and protection coordination studies.
• Configuration, parametrization, goosing, interoperability, and integration of Protection IEDs with SAS systems.
• The design, engineering and implementation of substation protection systems to optimize monitoring, control, and protection functions within electrical substations.
• Responsible for preparation & approval of engineering document like FDS, SLD, PSLD, Signal List, Bill of Materials, General Arrangements (internal & External), Panel heat load calculation.
• Preparation of Testing & Commissioning documents such as FAT, SAT, Test Reports, and Schedule Plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to substation control and protection systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of substation control and protection systems with overall substation design.
• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and field personnel.
  
  Technical Capabilities and Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of substation control and protection systems, including relay settings, protection schemes, and control logic.
• Strong understanding of substation automation systems, networking and protocols, such as IEC 61850, Modbus TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of Process Bus Technology. Experience with substation testing equipment, such as relay test sets, power system simulators, and fault recorders.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting relay and protection coordination studies.
• Familiarity with substation design standards and regulations.
• Parameterization, testing and commissioning of IEDs like Protection relays and Bay Control Units (BCUs).
• Experience with protection & control equipment and solutions preferably from Siemens, Alstom, SEL, GE, Hitachi, ABB make IEDs.
• Retrofitting and troubleshooting of Protection IEDs, including the replacement of CRPs.
• Willingness to travel as the role demands a minimum of 50-70% travel overseas.
• Knowledge on Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme.
• Knowledge on Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc. (Optional)
• Planning and execution of training courses and customer presentations.

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in using substation testing software, such as Omicron Test Universe, Doble Protection Suite, or similar.
• More weightage for candidates with hand on experience in substation automation software and protocols, including SAS systems and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3).

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in substation automation design and implementation
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3-6years of experience in testing and commissioning of substation control and protection systems.
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Relay Technician (CRT) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP), are desirable.

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication (Both written & verbal) & Inter-personal Skills.
• Critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving are an essential part of this position.
• Enjoys learning new things and build knowledge base in new area.
• Enjoys working in Team environments, Exhibits collaboration in multiple stake holder interactions. Adaptive and eager to learn and work on new technologies.
• Innovative, self-driven, and disciplined.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based at Site (Pune). You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

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