Protection Design Engineer - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Siemens; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working 2–3 days per week

Diverse and inclusive culture

Belonging and development opportunity

Job summary

Siemens Abu Dhabi is seeking a Protection Design Engineer to analyze project data, perform site visits, and prepare base designs in line with Siemens standards. You will coordinate with teams and guide junior engineers through Detailed Design for Protection/FMS/RTU/SCMS panels, while developing RFQ documents for factory submission.

The role requires a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and 5–8 years of protection and automation experience, with strong English communication and software

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.
• Min 5–8 years in Protection & Automation Designs.
• Proficiency in A-CAD, ELCAD, EBASE, MS Visio.
• Good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project data including specs, scope, and diagrams.
• Perform site visits and prepare reports, method statements, risk assessments.
• Prepare base design documents per Siemens standards.
• Coordinate with project and vendor teams during design reviews.
• Guide junior engineers in detailed design of Protection/FMS/RTU/SCMS panels.
• Develop RFQ documents for factory submission.

Skills

Protection & Automation designs

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

A-CAD

ELCAD

EBASE

MS Visio

Job description

We know that a business only thrives if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global and diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in many ways. Who knows where our joint journey will take you? Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio, hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Infrastructure technologies. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupants intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient. Smart infrastructure thoughtfully connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

Join our Smart Infrastructure as Protection Design Engineer and help us re‑imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a more inquisitive place for tomorrow.

You’ll make a difference by

• Analyze the technical information of the project by reading the project specification, project scope of work, single line diagram, Protection logic diagram, existing system data and required technical clarification either internally or externally with the customer.
• Customer Site Visit, Analyze the solution for the Retrofit design, preparation of site survey reports, method of statement and risk assessment /SAT formats.
• Good knowledge required on Siemens Siprotec-4, Siprotec-5, Reyrolle product and RTU/SCMS/FMS components.
• Good knowledge Cubicle type: Swing Frame, Fixed Frame, Dead Front etc.
• Prepare Base Designs documents as per the Siemens engineering standards. AC/DC load, CT&VT adequacy check, Technical Data sheet, Specification compliance. Protection Relay List / SCMS / FMS / RTU equipment list. SCMS architecture, Signal list, FDS, Cable schedule etc.
• Prepare and guide the assistants to prepare the Detailed Design documents for Protection /FMS/RTU /SCMS panels as per the Siemens engineering standards. General arrangement, Scheme drawing, Terminal plan, Label list, Wiring Table, Ferrules list as per the Siemens engineering standards by using software tools A-CAD, ELCAD, EBASE, MS Visio. Retrofit design on the PDF scheme pages as per customer requirement. Preparation for ordering BOQ based on the design approval. As manufactured drawing and as built drawings update.
• Preparation for of RFQ documents to factory and submit to project manager.
• Review and Coordinate Factory Issued Construction documents, address to the factory for any clarifications, under the guidance of the Engineering Manager/Application Manager.
• Process internally and externally design change requests during the execution of the project.
• Attend the vendor meetings, customer meetings, factory visits for design reviews, inspections, factory tests and site topics related to engineering with the Engineering Manager/Application Manager/ project manager.
• Keep a constant communication with the Engineering Manager/Application Manager reporting pending issues and the status of handled project design.
• Control and actively influence the execution of the forecasted engineering schedule in terms of design.

Your success is grounded in

• Bachelor Engineering degree from local or international University or Technical Institute in Electrical Engineering disciplines
• Good communication skills in English language (written and spoken) with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Min 5 to 8 years' experience in Protection & Automation Designs is a must.
• Software skill set hands-on experience in A-CAD, ELCAD, EBASE, MS Visio.

We offer you

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and expertly.
• Great variety of learning & development opportunities Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. Siemens is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. At Siemens, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow 's reality.

Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.