IED Test Engineer

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Mandatory 

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power Systems, Computer Engg. or related; 4–5 years in IED / protection relay testing, embedded SW validation or P&A engineering.

• Electrical/electronic fundamentals, protection principles, CT/VT, substation architecture, SCADA concepts.

• Hands-on with OMICRON CMC/Test Universe, Doble or equivalent; testing pickup, timing, characteristics, logic, event/fault records and COMTRADE.
• MMS, reporting, GOOSE, Sampled Values; ICD/CID/SCD workflow; IED configuration tools and 61850 browsers/simulators.
• DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-103/104; Serial/USB/Ethernet interfaces; Wireshark/protocol analysers.
• Test plans, boundary/negative/regression design, requirement traceability, estimation, V&V reports; JIRA/Rally/Quality Center.
• Clear oral/written communication with global teams, ownership of feature quality, sense of urgency, guiding junior engineers.

Preffered

• Python scripts for regression, protocol tests or test-set control; test frameworks, Git, CI pipelines.
• Merging units, process bus, SV (IEC 61850-9-2 LE / IEC 61869-9), PTP (IEEE 1588), RTDS/OPAL-RT, end-to-end scheme testing.
• RBAC, secure communication, security logging (IEC 62351, IEEE 1686, IEC 62443); PRP/HSR/RSTP; IEC 60255 / UCA conformance exposure.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power Systems, Computer Engg. or related; 4–5 years in IED / protection relay testing, embedded SW validation or P&A engineering.