Protection Relay Engineer – Program, Test & Commission

Vertiv Co; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co seeks a seasoned Protection Relay Programming & Testing Engineer to lead the programming, testing and commissioning of MV/LV protection systems. The role emphasizes configuring relays (ABB/Siemens/Schneider), performing FAT/SAT, and validating system protection in field deployments.

You will work on protection schemes, communication networks (IEC 61850, Modbus, Profinet) and ensure seamless integration with PLC/SCADA. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of experience in protection relay programming, testing, commissioning.
• Predominantly experienced in MV switchgear, control and relay panels, and electrical protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on protection relay programming, configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for MV/LV protection systems.
• Verify relay settings against approved protection coordination studies.
• Prepare relay setting files, test procedures, test reports and commissioning reports.
• FAT, SAT, commissioning, site testing, troubleshooting and final validation of MV/LV protection systems.

Skills

Protection relay programming

Testing

Protection schemes understanding

Relay coordination understanding

Troubleshooting

Site testing

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB Relion

Siemens SIPROTEC

Schneider Easergy/SEPAM

OMICRON test equipment

Modbus RTU/TCP

Profinet

IEC 61850

Job description

Vertiv Co seeks a seasoned Protection Relay Programming & Testing Engineer to lead the programming, testing and commissioning of MV/LV protection systems. The role emphasizes configuring relays (ABB/Siemens/Schneider), performing FAT/SAT, and validating system protection in field deployments.

You will work on protection schemes, communication networks (IEC 61850, Modbus, Profinet) and ensure seamless integration with PLC/SCADA. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills are essential.