Job Title: Protection Relay / BCU Engineer (Substation Automation)

- Location: Patiala, Punjab
- Experience: 2–3 years
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Industry Standard

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Protection Relay and Bay Control Unit (BCU) Engineer to configure, test, and commission multi-vendor protection and control IEDs for HV/EHV substations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Ashida, SEL, and ZIV relays and BCUs, along with a solid understanding of IEC 61850-based substation automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Configure protection relays and BCUs from ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider Electric, SEL, and ZIV using vendor engineering tools (PCM600, DIGSI 4/5, EnerVista, MiCOM S1 Agile / EcoStruxure, AcSELerator QuickSet / Architect, ZIVercomPlus).
- Develop and implement protection settings, logic, interlocking schemes, and control functions for line, transformer, busbar, feeder, generator, and breaker failure protection.
- Prepare and integrate IEC 61850 configurations (SCD, ICD, CID files), including GOOSE messaging, MMS reporting, and dataset configuration.
- Integrate IEDs with SCADA/SAS systems using IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, and Modbus.
- Perform FAT, SAT, and pre-commissioning/commissioning of protection and control panels.
- Carry out secondary injection testing using Omicron, Doble, or Megger test sets.




- Review and interpret protection and control schematics, single-line diagrams, and logic diagrams.
- Troubleshoot relay, communication, and scheme issues during testing and commissioning.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, and site teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in protection relay and BCU configuration and commissioning.
- Proven multi-vendor experience with ABB (REL, RET, REF, REC series), Siemens (SIPROTEC 4/5), GE (UR / Multilin series), Schneider (MiCOM / Easergy), SEL (300/400 series), and ZIV relays.
- Strong knowledge of the IEC 61850 standard and SAS architecture.
- Familiarity with protection philosophies: distance, differential, overcurrent, earth fault, breaker failure, autoreclose, and synchrocheck.
- Experience with testing tools such as Omicron Test Universe / IEDScout.
- Ability to read and understand AC/DC schematics and control circuits.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to travel to project sites.

Preferred

- Experience in utility substations (132kV / 220kV / 400kV or above).
- Knowledge of GIS and AIS substation projects.
- Exposure to cybersecurity standards for substations (IEC 62351, NERC CIP).

Advantages:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Protection Relay / BCU Engineer (Substation Automation) (Patiala)
🏢 RBH Solutions Private
📍 Patiala