SCMS Testing Engineer

Toshiba Europe Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Toshiba Europe Ltd. seeks a seasoned SCMS Testing Engineer to perform testing, verification, validation, commissioning and maintenance of SCMS systems in electrical substations within UAE/GCC contexts.

You will review architecture, execute FAT/SAT, verify protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103/104, Modbus, DNP3) and conduct root-cause analyses, while coordinating with utilities, clients and project teams to ensure safe energization and reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience as an SCMS engineer in the GCC/UAE.
• CISSP (or equivalent) preferred.
• OEM factory training certificates preferred.
• Experience with SCMS/SCADA and substation automation; knowledge of utility standards.

Responsibilities

• Review SCMS architecture, database, signal lists, SLDs and engineering documents.
• Develop and execute FAT and SAT procedures.
• Verify SCMS database, HMI, alarms, events, logs and reports.
• Validate IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103/104, Modbus and DNP3 protocols.
• Perform end-to-end signal testing and interlocking tests.
• Conduct preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance activities.
• Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for SCMS.
• Prepare RCA reports and document investigation results.
• Attend client witness tests and technical inspections.
• Prepare weekly site reports and support energization activities.

Skills

SCMS/SCADA systems

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-103

IEC 60870-5-104

Legacy protocols

Protection systems

BCU

MU

RTU configuration & testing

Ethernet switch config

HMI development

Network troubleshooting

Cybersecurity IEC62443

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Independent at site

Client-facing

Power systems knowledge

Utility standards & HSE

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC/SCADA integration tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The SCMS Testing Engineer will be responsible to perform testing, verification, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SCMS systems in electrical substations, ensuring reliable operation of substation automation, monitoring, control, and communication systems in compliance with project specifications and utility standards.

Interfaces

External Interfaces

• Utilities
• Client
• Project Consultants
• Sub-contractors & Suppliers

Internal Interfaces

• Project Engineering and Management Team
• Toshiba Manufacturing Units

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review SCMS architecture, database, signal lists, SLDs, and engineering documents.
• Develop and execute Method Statements, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures.
• Verify SCMS database configuration, HMI graphics, alarms, events, logs, and reports.
• Validate IEC 61850, IEC60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, DNP3, and other communication protocols.
• Perform end-to-end signal testing between:
• Conduct preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance activities, fault diagnostic and corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for new and modified SCMS systems.
• Perform point-to-point checks and I/O verification.
• Execute sequence of operation and interlocking tests.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for system failures and communication problems and prepare the reports.
• Restore and verify system functionality after modifications.
• Investigate hardware and software issues within SCMS equipment.
• Attend client witness tests and technical inspections.
• Prepare minimum following document:
• Support energization activities.
• Prepare weekly site works reporting the site works progress to concerned project manager and Group P&C Manager for Sr. P&C Engineers assigned for Site testing and commissioning works.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience as an SCMS engineer from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional) or equivalent.
• Factory training certificates from OEM.

Skills & Knowledge

• SCMS / SCADA systems
• Familiar in substation automation data communication protocols; IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-103 & IEC 60870-5-104
• Knowledge of legacy protocols
• Protection Control Systems
• Bay Control Units (BCU), Merging Units (MU)
• RTU Configuration and Testing
• Ethernet Switch Configuration
• HMI Development and Verification
• Network Troubleshooting
• Cybersecurity Awareness for Substation Systems and Knowledge of IEC62443 latest standards
• Having hands-on experience with the following would be an added advantage:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently at site.
• Client-facing and commissioning experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of power system operation.
• Knowledge of utility standards and HSE requirements.

Requirements