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Substation Automation - Automation Engineer (SAS)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Configure Substation Automation products (MicroSCADA family) and communication protocols for digital substations.

Role type

Individual contributor automation engineer

Builds

Digital control & protection drawings, system architecture, IO signal lists, and technical solutions

Domain

Power grid automation / Industrial control systems

Required skills

MicroSCADA product configuration, IEC61850/IEC101/IC104/Modbus protocols, system architecture design, IO signal list preparation, digital control drawing creation, BOM generation, code/standard adherence (IEC/IEEE/ANSI)

Preferred skills

SYS600 engineering tools (View builder, Display builder), site testing and commissioning experience

Technologies

MicroSCADA (SYS600, SYS600C, Historian, SDM600, DMS600), IEC61850, IEC101, IC104, Modbus

Responsibilities

Prepare system architecture and IO signal lists; Configure MicroSCADA products and communication protocols; Analyze customer specifications to prepare technical solutions; Generate preliminary BOMs; Create digital control and protection drawings; Self-review technical documents before submission.

Seniority

Mid-level (5-8 years experience), hands-on IC