The P&C Commissioning Engineer is responsible for on-site testing and commissioning of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and associated protection and control systems for electrical substations.
This role involves installation supervision, testing, and commissioning of advanced digital systems, ensuring compliance with standards, safety, and project timelines.
The P&C Field Engineer collaborates with project managers, customers, and technical teams to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions.
Perform functional and acceptance testing of IEDs (protection relays, bay controllers, merging units) according to IEC 61850 standards.
Configure and validate relay settings, logic, and communication parameters.
Conduct GOOSE messaging and MMS verification for interoperability.
Execute end-to-end testing of protection schemes using OMICRON CMC or equivalent tools.
Validate time synchronization (SNTP/PTP) and redundancy schemes for IED networks.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of experience in field testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
Expertise in IED testing and configuration from major manufacturers: Strong knowledge of Hitachi ABB: REC670, REL670, REF615, RET670, and MicroSCADA integration.
Experience with Siemens: SIPROTEC series (e.g., 5 series relays), DIGSI configuration tools.
SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories): SEL-351, SEL-421, SEL-751, and AcSELerator software.
Hands-on experience with advanced test equipment (OMICRON CMC, DOBLE) for secondary injection and end-to-end testing.
Familiarity with SCADA integration, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and Ethernet network configuration (PRP/HSR).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel extensively within the assigned zone.
Professional Engineering license or PMP certification preferred.

Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer

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