SAS Engineer
KinzaHR
Role:Hiring: SAS Engineer (Junior & Senior Levels)
Location: India and Middle East (depending on platform expertise)
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: Extensive and long-duration site travel required
Job Overview
We are hiring Junior and Senior SAS (Substation Automation System) Engineers for a leading client. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in substation automation, SCADA integration, equipment configuration, and site commissioning.
Candidates must have practical experience with at least one of the following platforms: SEL, GE, Siemens, or Zenon, depending on the position and location.
Key Responsibilities
Test, configure, integrate, and commission SAS equipment, including Bay Control Units (BCUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), RTUs, and communication devices.
Integrate IEDs with SCADA systems using IEC 61850 and other relevant communication protocols.
Perform site testing, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and fault investigations.
Read, interpret, and implement SAS engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Configure and validate communication protocols and interfaces between substation equipment and SCADA systems.
Plan and schedule project activities before site mobilisation.
Provide technical demonstrations and customer training during commissioning and handover.
Coordinate with customers and project teams to resolve technical queries.
Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and supervise technicians, engineers, and other site personnel where required.
Technical Requirements
Strong knowledge of Substation Automation Systems and hands-on experience with SAS equipment.
Working knowledge of substation communication protocols, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, SNMP, and SRTP.
Practical experience in site commissioning, SCADA integration, equipment configuration, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, HyperTerminal, Tera Term, Vinci Protocol Analyser, IEC Test, IED Scout, ModScan, or ModSim.
Knowledge of protection relays and substation cybersecurity will be an added advantage.
SQL database knowledge is required for the SEL and GE platform tracks.
Platform-Specific Experience
Candidates must have hands-on experience with at least one of the following platforms:
SEL — India & Middle East
ACSELerator and RTAC RTU/Gateway
Survalent SCADA and Zenon SCADA
Relay/IED integration
GE — India & Middle East
EnerVista UR, CIMPLICITY, D400, D200, and G500
PLA SCADA, DS Agile, A-View, and PACIS
C264, F650, and C650 BCU configuration
CMT/SMT, gateway configuration, MiCOM S1 Agile, and SQL installation
Siemens — India & Middle East
SICAM PAS, WinCC (SCC), DIGSI 4, and DIGSI 5
Toolbox II, SICAM DVM, and SICAM 230
AK3 RTU, A8000 RTU, TM1703, AK1703, and 6MD BCUs
Zenon — India Only
Zenon Automation Platform, preferably Energy Edition
Hands-on experience configuring and working with drivers
Education
Degree or Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
Candidate Requirements
Relevant experience in substation automation, SCADA integration, or SAS commissioning.
Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; spoken Hindi is required.
Willingness to travel frequently and work at project sites for extended periods.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
