Power Management Systems Engineer

Power Management System (PMS) Engineer – ABB 800xA

Hiring Organisation: NES Fircroft (on behalf of a leading global engineering organisation)

Location: Singapore / Regional Projects (APAC)

Employment Type: Contract (Project-Based)

Industry: Power Systems | Substations | Powerplant Project | Industrial & Energy Infrastructure

Experience Level: Mid–Senior (6–12 years)

About the Role:

NES Fircroft is hiring a Power Management System (PMS) Engineer for a confidential client involved in mission-critical power infrastructure projects, including data centers, substations, E-Houses, and industrial power systems across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.

This role focuses on the engineering, configuration, testing, and commissioning of PMS and substation automation systems, with strong emphasis on ABB 800xA, IEC 61850, GOOSE, and Modbus-based integrations.

The position suits a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working across engineering offices, FAT/SAT environments, and live project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

PMS Engineering & Configuration Design, configure, and implement Power Management System (PMS) applications using ABB 800xA and associated controllers.

Develop and modify PMS logic covering:

• Generator control and sequencing
• Load shedding and load restoration
• Synchronisation and islanding logic
• Black start and power recovery scenarios
• Configure and integrate PMS with electrical systems including generators, transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Substation Automation & Communication
• Implement and support IEC 61850-based substation automation systems, including:
• GOOSE messaging
• MMS communication
• Substation network architecture and redundancy
• Integrate PMS and control systems using Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Interface with protection relays, meters, and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
• Testing & Commissioning
• Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for PMS and automation systems.

Support site commissioning activities, including:

• Signal checks and functional testing
• Protection and control interface verification
• End-to-end system validation
• Diagnose and resolve control, communication, and integration issues during commissioning and operation.
• Documentation & Stakeholder Support
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including:
• Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Control philosophies and logic diagrams
• Test procedures and commissioning reports
• Work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, vendors, and clients to ensure technical alignment.
• Provide technical support during project delivery and handover to operations teams.

Job Requirements:

Education :Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in PMS, control systems, or substation automation
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• ABB 800xA (mandatory)
• Power Management Systems
• IEC 61850, including GOOSE and MMS
• Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus RTU
• Experience working on data centers, substations, power plants, E-Houses, or industrial facilities is highly preferred

Technical Skills with a Solid understanding of:

• Power generation and distribution systems
• Protection and control concepts
• Electrical interlocking and sequencing logic
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning practices
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control drawings