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

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