SCADA Commissioning Engineer(Design & Engineering ) Bangalore

Role & responsibilities

The SCADA Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end commissioning, configuration, validation, and integration of SCADA systems for utility-scale solar and wind power projects. The role ensures reliable data acquisition, seamless communication between field devices and control systems, and adherence to safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards. The engineer will work closely with the Design, Projects, Electrical, and Asset Management teams to ensure successful SCADA deployment and handover.

1. SCADA System Configuration & Commissioning

• Configure, test, and commission SCADA systems including RTUs, PLCs, data loggers, gateways, and communication hardware.
• Perform point-to-point I/O checks, logic validation, system integration testing, and data flow verification.
• Commission protocols such as

  Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, OPC

  , TCP/IP, RS485, Ethernet.
• Ensure integration of SCADA systems with plant-level and central monitoring systems.

2. Networking & Communication Systems

• Configure and troubleshoot network devices (switches, routers, fiber networks, media converters).
• Validate communication links between field equipment, switchyards, substations, grid interface points, and the control center.
• Ensure redundancy, failover, and network cybersecurity compliance.

3. Instrumentation & Field Interface

• Verify installation and calibration of sensors, meters, weather stations, and protection devices.
• Ensure proper wiring, tagging, termination, and panel interface for SCADA components.
• Coordinate with site teams for field readiness prior to commissioning.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare commissioning checklists, test reports, protocols, as-built documentation, and integration diagrams.
• Update SCADA architecture drawings, network diagrams, and communication schematics.
• Provide commissioning sign-off and support handover to O&M/Asset Management teams.

5. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, EPC contractors, network providers, and internal engineering teams.
• Support FAT/SAT, technical reviews, vendor evaluations, and design finalization.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, SLDC/DISCOM/Grid code requirements.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to  safety standards and permit systems during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards, utility interconnection guidelines, cybersecurity norms, and SCADA best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in SCADA commissioning processes.

Preferred candidate profile