Automation Commissioning Engineer
Core
Testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems, specifically Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and IEC 61850-based solutions, ensuring installation, configuration, and validation per project specs and safety standards.
Role type
Automation Commissioning Engineer
Builds
Substation automation systems, SCADA/HMI interfaces, and communication protocols for power grid infrastructure.
Domain
Power Grid / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commissioning substation automation systems, Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA configuration, IEC 61850 protocol implementation, SCADA system testing, communication protocol validation (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE), troubleshooting automation systems, cybersecurity compliance for automation, IEC 61850 SCL file integration (ICD/CID/SCD), FAT/SAT execution, redundancy network verification (PRP/HSR).
Preferred skills
Experience with IEC 61850 analyzers, gateway configuration platforms, test instrumentation (OMICRON CMC, Doble).
Responsibilities
Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for substation automation systems; Configure and test SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and RTU logic; Validate communication protocols and ensure interoperability; Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning and start-up phases; Prepare and execute detailed commissioning plans and procedures; Conduct point-to-point testing, alarm/event verification, and control command validation; Integrate automation systems with protection and control schemes; Verify system performance and compliance with cybersecurity requirements; Prepare commissioning reports, test records, and as-built documentation; Report non-conformances into TMT tool and support resolution of corrective actions; Provide technical support and training to customers and site personnel.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC