Junior Field Protection Engineer- Abu Dhabi, UAE

Siemens; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Field Protection Engineer. The role involves testing and commissioning Protection and Automation systems, preparing technical documentation, and conducting customer activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-3 years’ experience in related commissioning. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential. The position offers an opportunity to work in multicultural project environments.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in Protection & Automation commissioning.
• Experience in multicultural project environments.
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850 communication.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning of Protection and Automation systems.
• Preparation of SAT / FAT protocols and technical documentation.
• Conducting Pre-FAT / FAT activities with customers.

Skills

Protection & Automation commissioning

Technical documentation preparation

Fault analysis and root cause investigation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Electrical & Communication Engineering

Tools

OMICRON test equipment

SIPROTEC 4 / SIPROTEC 5 / Reyrolle

Job description

Job Profile: Junior Field Protection Engineer – Join Siemens in Abu Dhabi (International Opportunity)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning of Protection and Automation systems for Siemens projects
• Preparation of SAT / FAT protocols and technical documentation
• Conducting Pre-FAT / FAT activities with customers for protection panels (AVR, LIBBP, HIBBP, TIP, etc.)
• Preparing commissioning procedures including method statements, work permits and testing protocols
• Supporting product feedback, approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Delivering technical presentations to customers and stakeholders
• Performing fault analysis and root cause investigations on protection systems

Your Profile – Technical Expertise Meets Global Mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Electrical & Communication Engineering
• 2–3 years’ experience in Protection & Automation commissioning
• Experience in multicultural project environments
• Experience in substation protection systems in the Middle East or international markets is a strong advantage

Hands‑on experience with protection and automation systems including:

• Siemens protection platforms such as SIPROTEC 4 / SIPROTEC 5 / Reyrolle
• Knowledge of Power Quality and Substation Automation systems
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850 communication, GOOSE applications, and relay configuration tools
• Experience with control logic creation (BCPU / BCU) and configuration files (SCD / ICD / CID)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols used in protection systems

Testing & Commissioning Expertise

• Advanced experience with OMICRON test equipment and Test Universe (TU 4.20 or higher)
• Testing modules including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, State Sequencer, Ramping, Transplay, and OCC files
• Experience with HV transmission protection schemes including:
  • Line Distance Protection
  • Line Differential Protection
  • Transformer Main & Backup Protection
  • Busbar Protection (Low / High Impedance)

Additional Technical Exposure

• Stability testing for line differential protection using CMGPS kits
• Testing of transformer, shunt reactor, and series reactor differential protection
• Familiarity with modern digital substation technologies such as Process Bus and RTU integration

What We Are Looking For

• Self‑motivated engineers with a strong problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in international project teams
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Fluency in English