Senior System Engineer SCADA Substation Automation

This role designs and implements SCADA systems for high- and medium-voltage substations, covering engineering, testing and commissioning support.

Your tasks

• Design and implement SCADA systems for substations using relevant communication protocols
• Develop system and network architectures integrating RTU, gateway, protection and automation systems
• Configure Ethernet-based communication networks and project-specific software applications
• Execute system, integration and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Support commissioning activities and service interventions at customer sites in Switzerland
• Take technical ownership within projects and advise customers on automation solutions
• Prepare technical specifications, system concepts and test documentation

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation Engineering or comparable
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in power automation, substation automation, SCADA or RTU systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, network architectures and cybersecurity
• Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and integration of protection, control and automation systems
• Knowledge of MicroSCADA, RTU500 or IET600 is an advantage
• Experience in technical project coordination, FAT, commissioning and customer training
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken; German is an advantage but not required

Conditions

• Workload: 80–100 %
• Work model: On site
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 80-100% workload
• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

• IEC 61850
• IEC 60870-5-104
• Modbus
• DNP
• OPC
• MicroSCADA
• RTU500
• IET600

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