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Solution Engineer - Substation Automation Engineer

Siemens · Posted Oct 12

Industrial automation, software, infrastructure, and medical technology solutions

Pune - Maharashtra - IndiaFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff12+ years₹25.0L–₹40.0L yearly<25 applicants
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About the role

Siemens is hiring a senior Substation Automation Engineer to engineer, integrate, test, and implement automation and control systems for electrical substations. The role spans HMI/SCADA engineering, RTU and gateway integration, IEC 61850 communication design, network architecture, and cyber security within power systems automation. The engineer will handle customer specifications, vendor coordination, project-specific documentation, FAT/SAT, and commissioning support, with worldwide travel based on project requirements.

What you will do

  • Lead control system specification handling, including concept diagrams, system architecture, communication interfaces, and integration with RTUs, HMIs, IEDs, and gateways.
  • Engineer, configure, and integrate HMI, RTU, gateway, and SCADA/control systems across multiple vendors; experience with SICAM PAS, A8000, SCC, Toolbox/WinCC, COPA-DATA Zenon, Hitachi Micro SCADA, GE DS Agile, or equivalent platforms is valuable.
  • Design reliable network and communication architectures, including switches, routers, GPS/time synchronization, firewalls, cyber security components, and protocol selection.
  • Prepare, review, and approve FDS, system architecture, signal lists, I/O mapping, BOM, general arrangements, panel heat-load calculations, FAT/SAT procedures, test reports, and commissioning documents.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, serial/IP communication, and process bus technology where applicable.
  • Support customer offers, technical clarifications, project meetings, sub-supplier supervision, risk identification, corrective actions, customer presentations, trainings, FAT/SAT, and commissioning support.

Skills used in this role

SCADAHMIRTUIEC 61850IEC 60870-5-101/103/104DNP3Modbus TCP/IPOPCSICAM PASA8000SCCToolbox/WinCCCOPA-DATA zenonHitachi MicroSCADAGE DS AgileWiresharkModscanIEC TesterIED ScoutNetworkingCybersecurityDatabase TroubleshootingSerial/IP CommunicationCommunicationProblem Solving

What the employer is looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in substation automation, control systems, HMI/SCADA engineering, RTU/gateway integration, or a similar power systems automation role.
  • Strong knowledge of Substation Automation systems, IEC 61850, bay/control/process levels, communication architectures, and substation control philosophy.
  • Hands-on proficiency in SAS, RTU programming/configuration, HMI development, networking, database troubleshooting, I/O mapping, and IED/control system parameterization.
  • Working knowledge of OS/tools, PC applications, serial/IP networking, and debugging tools such as Modscan, IEC Tester, IED Scout, Wireshark, or equivalent.
  • Ability to create standardized engineering and parameterization procedures to improve quality, interoperability, performance, and repeatability.
  • Strong written and spoken English communication; German language capability is an advantage where required by customer/project interface.
  • Collaborative working style, strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and willingness to travel worldwide based on project requirements.
  • In-depth understanding of substation parameterization and additionally configuration for IEDs and control systems
  • Experience in developing and implementing standardized parameterization procedures for substation automation equipment
  • Excellent customer, supplier, and cross-functional communication skills.
  • Structured critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical problem solving for complex automation and communication issues.
  • Self-driven, disciplined, accountable, and able to manage quality, schedule, and cost impact within assigned scope.
  • Collaborative, adaptive, and eager to learn new technologies, standards, OEM platforms, and project execution practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support parallel project demands under timeline pressure.

Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

About Siemens

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Siemens AG is a global technology powerhouse focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company creates smart digital enterprise solutions, industrial automation, and software to help customers transform industries and digitalize operations worldwide.

Industry
Industrial Automation
Company size
318,000+ employees
Founded
1847-10-12
Location
Munich, Germany
Funding stage
Public Company

Leadership

RB
Roland Busch

President and Chief Executive Officer

VB
Veronika Bienert

Chief Financial Officer

PK
Peter Koerte

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer

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