BESS - SCADA Design and Testing Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Energy's Energy Storage & Automation Engineering team seeks a SCADA Design and Testing Engineer in Chennai to support Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) automation projects. The role involves designing SCADA architecture, developing HMI screens, configuring databases, and integrating communication protocols using tools like Ignition SCADA. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring 5-10 years of experience.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop SCADA systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) automation applications
• Develop and configure HMI/SCADA screens, dashboards, alarm management, trends, and reporting solutions
• Configure and maintain PostgreSQL databases for historian data, alarm logs, event management, and operational reporting
• Implement communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, DNP3, IEC 61850, MQTT, and REST APIs
• Perform SCADA system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning support
• Troubleshoot communication issues, SCADA performance problems, and field device integration challenges
• Prepare technical documentation including system design documents, configuration manuals, and user guides
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate with customers and vendors during project execution

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in SCADA system design, development, integration, testing, and commissioning
• Strong experience with Ignition SCADA, MicroSCADA, Zenon, or Siemens WinCC
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and SQL databases for historian applications
• Experience with utility-scale BESS, Solar Plants, Substations, or Industrial Automation

Nice to have

• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern HMI frameworks
• Familiarity with SCADA cybersecurity, secure communication practices, and encryption mechanisms
• Understanding of applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI, ISO, and utility communication standards
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.