Project Engineer – DCS, Renewables, Microgrid

Emerson

Project Engineer responsible for DCS engineering for Solar, BESS, and Microgrid projects. Leading complete project lifecycle tasks from design and engineering to commissioning.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will be responsible for complete Project Life Cycle i.e. starting from inputs analysis, Design & Engineering, Testing & Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) followed by commissioning as per requirement
Collection and review of project inputs from the Front Office or from the customer site through e-mail, kick off meeting, site survey
Execute DCS and SCADA based Solar/BESS/Microgrid greenfield and retrofit projects, Software and hardware engineering and configuration
Guiding team to implement controls from SAMA, functional diagrams or functional descriptions; modifications of DCS/SCADA graphics; creation of faceplate macros, control macros and their testing
Creation/modification of DCS internal point database; extraction of HW IO list from customer drawings; preparation of database; querying with HW team and customer for any clarifications needed
Preparation and guiding the team on IO list and DBID; Experience of building blocks of DCS system like various Binary gates, A/M stations, PIDs etc. and their testing; Implementation of analogue and digital simulation logic for first pass and tie-back simulation testing of implemented controls and graphics
Configuration on 3rd party protocols, ELC and SLC communication
Distributing the engineering work to system integrators; making adequate follow-up for completion of project within budget, on/before time and with quality
Participation in kick-off meetings (KOM), internal and external meetings of projects; Engagement in customer demos, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
Experience with PSCAD and PSSE modeling to simulate and test power systems
Should be able to do process testing of Solar/BESS/Microgrid plants and BOP, Working knowledge of industrial standards like IEEE, IEC, NEC, and Grid codes
Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), and switchboard control logic drawings; Should have experience with a variety of equipment and devices used in the renewable power plant including inverters, transformers, capacitor banks, Trackers, electrical equipment, IEDs, etc.
Following department Quality & HSE processes and procedures
Ovation system power up, redundancy and I/O testing; Analogue and digital device testing and fault finding
Maintaining protocols for loop check, device check and panel charging; Loop and device checking and necessary modifications in the logics, graphics, and database as per customer and site requirements
Fault diagnosis of Ovation system, network system, and various communication interfaces like OPC, Modbus, DNP3, serial, IEC 61850, etc.
Working closely with engineering team for troubleshooting of HW/SW (e.g. controllers, modules, link modules etc.)
Solar/BESS/Microgrid plant commissioning for commercial operation; Travel to project sites for site assignments, testing and tuning of various electrical control functions, for third-party communication and for commissioning
Customer facing and preparation of site report

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering)
Three (3) to Eight (8) years of experience in DCS/PLC programming / Engineering / commissioning
Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC control system
Clear accountability and outcome-based responsibilities as per COE 2.0
Relevant digital and AI capabilities
Full-cycle ownership of tasks and processes
Excellent language and communication skills; both verbal and written
Ability to write reports & business communication
Ability to effectively present information and respond to queries from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Ability to interface with vendors & sub-contractors
Should have good understanding of safety tools and gears, and safety guidelines of working at site

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

DCS programmingPLC programmingSCADA systemsSoftware engineeringHardware engineeringPower system modelingProcess testingFault diagnosisControl system troubleshootingDatabase preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent communication skillsReport writingPresentation skillsCustomer engagementTeam leadershipAccountabilityOutcome-based responsibilitiesVendor interfacingProblem-solvingCollaboration

Certifications

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Control & Instrumentation, Power Engineering)