Project Engineer - Power System Studies

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Tuition assistance

Gym membership

Provident fund

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer II/III - Studies in Dubai to lead power system studies and project execution within Engineering Services. You will use PSSE, ETAP, and RTDS while driving proposals, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality results.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in electric power or industrial automation, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years experience with electric power systems or industrial automation practices.
• Knowledge of protection, control, integration, automation and communications.
• Familiarity with ICT and protective relay applications.
• Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to lead and supervise project teams.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead in conceptual and detailed design across multiple projects, using PSSE, ETAP and/or RTDS.
• Identify, prepare and present proposals for SEL equipment, services and systems.
• Lead project teams to resolve customer concerns and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule and budget with high quality and safety.
• Mentor professional staff as needed.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

RTDS

Vision

Job description

## Project Engineer - Power System StudiesApplylocations: UAE - Dubai Silicon Oasistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: 2026-21990The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Power System Studies Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide. **As a Project Engineer II/III - Studies, a typical day might include the following:** 1. Serve as technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual and detail design, execution, development, and support activities crossing multiple projects, demonstrated experience using PSSE, ETAP, and/or RTDS. Strong electrical power systems knowledge.2. Identify, prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.3. Lead project teams to resolve customer concerns and foster customer satisfaction.4. Ensure project team deliverables are within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.5. Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.**This job might be for you if you have:**B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems or industrial automation system practicesDemonstrated knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applicationsDemonstrated knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applicationsWilling to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus areaDemonstrated ability to lead and supervise project teamsExcellent writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environment***Preferred Qualifications***Professional Engineers License or equivalent certificationElectrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experienceProject management experienceWorking knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software**Location**Dubai - UAE**Why SEL?****Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.**We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.* Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.* Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance* Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).* Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership* International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide* Provident fund contribution**Pay Range Data**We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.**Communication with Applicants**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.