Comissioning Engineer-Protection Relays / Protection IEDs / Control & Relay Panel

Job description

Commissioning Engineer – Protection & Automation Location: Gurugram, Haryana Job Family: Site Engineering & Commissioning Organisation: Smart Infrastructure Business Unit: Electrification & Automation Company: Siemens Ltd. Employment Type: Full-time Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Grade: India-PL9 Experience Required: 5–8 Years Travel: 40–60% Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Engineer – Protection & Automation to support testing, commissioning, configuration and troubleshooting of protection and control systems for medium- and high-voltage applications. The role involves working on Control & Relay Panels, Protection IEDs, communication protocols, SCADA integration and protection schemes , along with customer coordination and site commissioning activities. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities • Testing and commissioning of Control & Relay Panels (CRP) up to 765 kV. • Testing and commissioning of Protection Relays and Protection Schemes for MV and HV applications, including: • Feeder protection • Transformer protection • Distance protection • Generator protection • Line differential protection • Busbar protection • Configuration and testing of communication protocols such as: Modbus, DNP3.0, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103 etc • Creation and configuration of Datasets, RCBs and signal tagging. • Configuration, parametrization, commissioning and integration of Protection IEDs with SCADA systems. • Perform interoperability and integration testing of Protection IEDs. • Hands-on testing using secondary injection test equipment such as: OMICRON, DOBLE, PONOVO, ISA etc • Perform automated testing using methods/tools such as OCC, State Sequencing, Distance and Differential Characteristic Testing. • Carry out retrofitting and troubleshooting of Protection IEDs and replacement of Control & Relay Panels. • Provide technical support and training to customers and internal teams. • Ensure timely resolution of technical issues during commissioning and site activities. Project & Commercial Responsibilities • Support project planning, scheduling and budgeting. • Participate in cost estimation, financial management and reporting. • Support contract management, negotiation and dispute resolution. • Manage project-related risks and quality requirements. • Support monthly turnover planning and billing. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and completion. Additional / Preferred Skills • Experience with Protection & Control equipment and solutions from manufacturers such as: Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, NR, SIFANG • Knowledge of Process Bus Technology. • Basic knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols. Soft Skills • Strong leadership, team management and communication skills. • Good time management and prioritization abilities. • Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Strong attention to detail with a quality and safety-focused mindset. Qualification & Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. • 5–8 years of relevant hands-on experience in protection, testing, commissioning or substation automation. • Willingness to travel extensively, with approximately 40–60% travel as required by the role. Key Skills Protection & Automation | Testing & Commissioning | Protection Relays | Protection IED | Control & Relay Panels | Substation Automation | IEC 61850 | IEC 60870-5-103 | Modbus | DNP3 | SCADA | OMICRON | DOBLE | PONOVO | ISA | Distance Protection | Differential Protection | Transformer Protection | Feeder Protection | Busbar Protection | Generator Protection | Process Bus | Retrofitting | Troubleshooting #SL