Senior Project Engineer

ABBSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/22/2026
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Your tasks

  • Engineering and configuring IEC61850-based Electrical Substation Automation Systems (SAS) under the guidance of the lead engineer, including IED configuration, SCL files, MMS reporting and GOOSE messaging.
  • Interpreting single-line diagrams, switchgear schematics and IED documentation to prepare signal lists, IP address lists and interface details with switchgear, protection relay, ICSS and PMS suppliers.
  • Integrating LV/MV switchgear equipment and IEDs using industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet etc.
  • Preparing engineering and test documentation, including SCD files, FAT/SAT procedures, test reports, punch lists and as-built documentation.
  • Performing internal testing and factory acceptance tests at different factories, including signal verification, interlocking and communication tests.
  • Carrying out pre-commissioning, commissioning and SAT at yards and offshore sites, including end-to-end checks with switchgear, ICSS and PMS.
  • Troubleshooting communication network and integration issues using specialized tools (e.g. Wireshark, IED Scout, ITT600).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering ortechnology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
  • Proven hands-on experience in automationor substation automation projects across Oil & Gas or power industries,including testing and commissioning.
  • Working knowledge of IEC 61850 (MMS,GOOSE, SCL) and IED configuration tools such as ABB PCM600 and IET600 orequivalent.
  • Experience with ABB System 800xA networksor comparable DCS platforms (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa) is an advantage.
  • Experience with ABB 800xA with controlbuilder, networking and cyber security principles and third-party communicationusing industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Profinet and IEC 61850) will be anadded advantage.
  • Enjoy working in a multi-culturalenvironment.
  • Self-motivated individual withstrong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships withcustomers and global stakeholders.