Engineer, Power Protection & Control

TAQA Distribution; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TAQA Distribution seeks an Engineer in Power Protection & Control to support the protection analysis for the distribution network (33kV, 22kV, 11kV). You will review relay settings, calculate fault currents and ensure reliable operation of the system.

Responsibilities include maintenance of protection relays, investigating trips, implementing settings, coordinating with Operations, and maintaining records of tests and defects. Field and emergency duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of overcurrent, earth-fault and differential protection.
• Ability to read protection schematics and interpret relay events.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance of protection relays, schemes, control circuits and DC systems, including testing, defect diagnosis and restoration.
• Investigate feeder trips and protection maloperations using relay events, disturbance records and test results; prepare findings and corrective recommendations for technical review.
• Implement approved protection settings and scheme modifications; verify relay configuration, wiring, functional logic and trip paths under approved procedures.
• Coordinate assigned maintenance, shutdowns and emergency response with Operations and relevant technical teams; guide technicians and maintain safe work execution.
• Maintain complete work orders, test reports, settings records and defect logs; follow up assigned corrective actions and elevate recurring defects, obsolete equipment and spare-parts needs.

Skills

Protection testing

Fault diagnosis

Relay settings

Field maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking Engineer, Power Protection & Control to join our Power Protection & Control (PP&C) team. In this role, you will be responsible for support the analysis of the protection system for the distribution network (33kV, 22kV, and 11kV). This will involve reviewing and approving protection relay settings, as well as calculating fault currents to ensure the reliability of the distribution system.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance of protection relays, schemes, control circuits and DC systems, including testing, defect diagnosis and restoration.
• Investigate feeder trips and protection maloperations using relay events, disturbance records and test results; prepare findings and corrective recommendations for technical review.
• Implement approved protection settings and scheme modifications; verify relay configuration, wiring, functional logic and trip paths under approved procedures.
• Coordinate assigned maintenance, shutdowns and emergency response with Operations and relevant technical teams; guide technicians and maintain safe work execution.
• Maintain complete work orders, test reports, settings records and defect logs; follow up assigned corrective actions and elevate recurring defects, obsolete equipment and spare-parts needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant power engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in utility protection maintenance, relay testing and fault diagnosis, Upto 3 years of relevant working experience
• Understanding of overcurrent, earth-fault and differential protection, CT/VT circuits, trip circuits and DC supplies.
• Ability to read protection schematics and interpret relay events and disturbance records.
• Sound electrical safety awareness, clear technical reporting and willingness to undertake field and emergency duties.

Why Join TAQA Distribution?

At TAQA Distribution, you'll be part of a company that powers communities and supports sustainable growth across the UAE. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, develop their careers, and contribute to shaping the future of energy and water services.

Our employees benefit from:

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A diverse and collaborative work environment
• A strong culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
• The chance to contribute to the UAE's sustainability ambitions

About TAQA Distribution

TAQA Distribution is a subsidiary of TAQA Group and is responsible for the distribution of electricity and water services across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Serving millions of customers through an extensive network of infrastructure assets, we are dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable utility services that support the UAE's growth and prosperity.