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

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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.

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