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Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an extraordinary addition to our vibrant team.

Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited (STSPL) is the Indian subsidiary of German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate Siemens that focuses on IT and management services. The subsidiary is split into four units: Corporate Technology India, Siemens Corporate Finance and Controlling, Global Shared Services, and Siemens Management Consulting. Located in Balewadi High Street in Pune, it has over 5000 employees.

We are looking for a Protection & Automation Engineer meeting the need for smart-mobility solutions.

We are making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions.

Your new role – Challenging and future oriented

This role focuses on delivering Protection, Automation & Control engineering for Railway & Metro traction substations, OHE/PS systems, and depot power systems. The engineer must have strong command over Siemens SIPROTEC relays, Siemens PLCs, A8000 RTUs, and communication protocols commonly used in rail applications.

1. Protection Engineering for Railway Systems

Prepare protection philosophy & settings for 25 kV AC traction substations.
- Configure and test SIPROTEC 4/5 series relays for Distance protection, Transformer protection, Distance protection, Busbar protection
Implement CFC logic for advanced interlocking used in railway traction power.
Implement cyber security hardening measures

2. Railway Control & Automation

Program Siemens PLC (S7 1500/ ET200SP) for local/remote control in Traction Substation, Sectioning Post, paralleling Posts, SP, SSP.
Implement interlocking logic for breakers, isolators, ATs & protection coordination.
Integrate PLC/RTU with SCADA systems used in railways.

3. Siemens RTU (A8000) Engineering

Engineer and configure A8000 RTUs for railway substations.
Develop IEC 60870 5 104/101 communication with Operation Control Center (OCC)
Create & integrate IEC 61850 SCD/ICD files for traction power automation.

4. Documentation & Project Delivery

Prepare railway specific engineering documents:
- Traction Substation, Sectioning Post, Paralleling Posts, Sub-Sectioning and Paralleling Post protection concept Drawings
- Control & interlocking philosophy
- Network Diagrams
Support Factory Integration Tests (FIT)/Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and support for commissioning.
Ensure compliance with IEC, EN, IEEE & local standards.
Support Project manager / Technical manager with Project planning

We don’t need superheroes, just super minds

Siemens DIGSI 4 & 5
TIA Portal for Siemens PLC
Siemens A8000 engineering tools
IEC 61850, IEC 104, Modbus, DNP3, Profinet
Visio for drawings
Bonus points for fundamental project management knowledge
Willingness to travel (e.g., for site visits, FAT/FIT support, commissioning)
Proactive and detail-oriented mindset
Fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills [e.g., German] are a plus.

Qualifications

B.E/B. Tech in Electrical or Power System Engineering
8-12 years of working experience with railway traction projects, metro projects, or utility substations
Familiarity with ISO / IEC standards (added advantage)
Experience with Railway Traction power supply concepts (added advantage)

We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you?

This role is based in Pune. You’ll also get to visit other locations in India and beyond, so you’ll need to go where this journey takes you. In return, you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

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