Testing and Commissioning Substation Control and Protection Systems Specialist

This is a high-level engineering position focused on the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of substation control and protection systems to ensure their proper functioning and reliability.

• Perform testing and commissioning activities for substation control and protection systems, including relay testing, scheme testing, and protection coordination studies.
• Configure, parameterize, and integrate Protection IEDs with SAS systems.
• Design and implement substation protection systems to optimize monitoring, control, and protection functions within electrical substations.
• Prepare and approve engineering documents like FDS, SLD, PSLD, Signal List, Bill of Materials, General Arrangements (internal & External), Panel heat load calculation.
• Develop testing and 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.
• Gain experience in supporting the factory during manufacturing, mounting of equipment & wiring, testing and pre-FAT test & FAT witness.
• Understand cubicle AC & DC load calculation.
• Select suitable equipment/material.

• Have in-depth knowledge of substation control and protection systems, including relay settings, protection schemes, and control logic.
• Understand substation automation systems, networking, and protocols, such as IEC 61850, Modbus TCP/IP.
• Be familiar with 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.
• Be willing to travel as this role demands a minimum of 50-70% travel overseas.
• Understanding of Major AIS & GIS components like Circuit breakers, Isolators, CSD, PDM & Interlocks scheme.
• Understanding of Transformers/Reactors & associated Conditional Monitoring Devices etc. (Preferred).

• 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).

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3-6 years 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.
• More weightage for candidates with hand-on experience in Global Project handling.

• 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 building a knowledge base in new areas.
• Enjoys working in Team environments, Exhibits collaboration in multiple stakeholder interactions.
• Adaptive and eager to learn and work on new technologies.
• Innovative, self-driven, and disciplined.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.