Training on Automation in Power Systems

Pertecnica Engineering offers an industry-focused Automation in Power Systems Training Program designed for engineers working in power generation, transmission, distribution, substations, and smart grid applications. The program combines hands-on learning with skill assessment, skill gap training, and certification, helping learners become job-ready for modern power system automation roles.

Who Can Join?

  • B.Tech / M.Tech / Diploma (Electrical, EEE, Power, Electronics)

  • Professionals working in substations, power plants, utilities, EPC companies, and electrical maintenance

  • Engineers planning careers in smart grid technologies, SCADA-based control, protection systems, and automation

  • Experienced professionals without formal certification seeking recognized industry credentials

Topics Covered

Introduction to Power System Automation

  • Importance of automation in power utilities

  • Digital substations, SCADA-based monitoring, smart grid evolution

  • Control concepts for power generation, transmission, and distribution

SCADA, RTU, and Substation Control

  • Architecture of SCADA in power systems

  • Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and IEDs configuration

  • Human-Machine Interface (HMI), alarms, and supervisory control

  • Data acquisition, event logging, and real-time status monitoring

Protection Systems & IEC Communication Standards

  • Protective relays, breakers, and fault detection

  • IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus

  • GOOSE messaging & station bus communication

  • Relay coordination and automation logic

Automation in Power Generation & Distribution

  • Turbine, generator, and boiler automation

  • Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) & frequency control

  • Feeder automation, grid switching, and load balancing

  • Automated metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart meters

Substation & Grid Cybersecurity

  • Vulnerabilities in digital substations

  • IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards

  • Hardening strategies for SCADA & IED systems

  • Firewalls, user access control, cyber attack simulation

Hands-On Practical Training

  • SCADA configuration for substation control

  • Relay testing and communication setup

  • Real-time fault analysis and event simulation

  • IED configuration using industrial software tools

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, learners will be able to:

  • Configure automation systems in power plants and substations

  • Integrate SCADA with RTUs, IEDs, relays, meters, and field equipment

  • Implement IEC communication protocols for digital substations

  • Design automation architectures for grid stability and protection

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure automated power systems

Career Opportunities

Certified candidates can work as:

  • Power System Automation Engineer

  • SCADA/Protection System Engineer

  • Substation Automation Specialist

  • Smart Grid Engineer

  • IED & Relay Configuration Engineer

  • Power Distribution Automation Consultant

Skill Assessment and Certification

Participants receive:

  • Automation in Power Systems Certification

  • Skill Assessment Scorecard with Gap Analysis

  • Practical Project-Based Certificate (Relay automation / SCADA implementation)

Why Choose Pertecnica?

  • Practical training + skill assessment + certification

  • Focus on SCADA, IEDs, relays, digital substations, and smart grids

  • Suitable for professionals without prior certification

  • Hands-on learning with real testing and configuration tools

  • Industry-recognized training built for power utility demands