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Solution Engineer – Substation Automation Engineer

Job ID
488380
Posted since
10-Dec-2025
Organization
Siemens Energy
Field of work
Engineering
Company
SIEMENS ENERGY INDIA LIMITED
Experience level
Experienced Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Pune - - India
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We are seeking a skilled Substation Automation Engineer with expertise in Testing and Commissioning of automation systems for electrical substations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuration, testing and integrating the advanced technologies to enhance the monitoring, control, and protection of substation equipment. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of substation automation software systems, implementation, and maintenance of advanced automation systems for electrical substations. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging their knowledge and experience in substation automation in configuration, testing and commissioning transmission substation automation systems. This role requires a strong understanding of various technologies and software systems, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


Your new role – challenging and future-oriented:


  • The design, engineering and implementation of substation automation systems to optimize monitoring, control, and protection functions within electrical substations.
  • Responsible for preparation & approval of engineering document like FDS, System Architecture, Signal List, Bill of Materials, General Arrangements (internal & external), Panel heat load calculation, IP List, communication cable list.
  • Preparation of Testing & Commissioning documents such as FAT, SAT, Test Reports, and Schedule Plans.
  • Integrate intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to enable remote monitoring and control capabilities
  • Collaborate with Protection Engineer and T&C teams to ensure accurate and efficient parameterization of substation automation systems
  • Stay updated with industry standards and technological advancements in substation automation design and implementation
  • Coordination with customers for engineering document approval.
  • Manufacturing input to factory
  • Coordination with suppliers and material selection
  • Coordination with project management, supply chain management, vendor and factory
  • As manufacturing and As-built document preparation
  • Remote support to site T&C team for successful commissioning of substation automation system.
We don’t need superheroes, just super minds:


  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in substation automation design, engineering and configuration.
  • Proficiency in software systems such as Substation automation system, HMI development, and networking protocols.
  • Technical Know How of substation automation principles and communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus, Time Synch).
  • OS and Tools: Windows, PC Applications, PC communication, serial/ IP networking.
  • Knowledge of PC Networking, switch, router, GPS, Firewall, Cyber Security
  • Knowledge of Process Bus Technology.
  • Experience in IO Mapping with respect to the scheme drawings/troubleshoot of database issues in SAS system / RTU based system. (Know-how) Develop and maintain standardized parameterization procedures for substation automation equipment to optimize performance and interoperability
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate and efficient parameterization of substation automation systems.
  • Work experience on Siemens SICAM (PAS, Toolbox, WinCC, SCC) solution is must.
  • Experience in developing and implementing standardized parameterization procedures for substation automation equipment
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Willingness to travel as the role demands a minimum of 40-50% travel overseas & India.

Candidates with below experience in addition to design & engineering experience will have higher weightage.


  • Debugging tools: Mods can, IEC Tester, IED Scout, Wireshark "Integrate intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), Gateways, and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to enable remote monitoring and control capabilities
  • Develop and configure communication networks and protocols, such as IEC 61850, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, DNP3, OPC and Modbus TCI/IP to facilitate seamless data exchange and interoperability
  • Develop and maintain standardized parameterization procedures for substation automation equipment to optimize performance and interoperability.
  • Essential 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.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively


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


This role is based in Pune/Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

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