Senior Substation Control & SCADA Engineer

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Consultants in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Engineer – Substation Control & Monitoring System (SCMS) to design and prepare automation, control, SCADA, and substation documentation in line with client specifications.

You will develop drawings, signal lists, calculations and BOQs; coordinate submittals with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors; and support site supervision, FAT and commissioning to ensure safe, successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Additional training in SCADA, PLC systems, or substation automation is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in automation, control, SCADA, or substation control systems within EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, RTU, PLC, substation control systems, and automation engineering practices.
• Skilled in preparing signal lists, control schematics, design calculations, BOQs, and technical submittals.
• Experience reviewing vendor and subcontractor documents for compliance with client specifications.
• Familiarity with IEC standards, utility requirements, and EPC project execution processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and document control platforms such as Aconex/EDMS.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Arabic language skills are preferred and would be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Actively follow and promote the Company Safety, Security, and Quality policies and ensure that fellow employees are doing the same.
• Prepare automation and control system designs and related engineering drawings.
• Develop ISMS/RGMS/LDC signal lists and submit them for client/consultant approval.
• Produce basic and detailed drawings for automation and control works.
• Design substation control systems and ensure proper system integration.
• Coordinate control drawings and interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Review project specifications and requirements for compliant system design.
• Prepare BOQs and material plans for automation/control systems.
• Perform design calculations for automation-related works.
• Verify vendor/manufacturer SCADA and control equipment drawings and documents.
• Review switchgear, FOC, and pilot wire technical submittals for compliance.
• Verify subcontractor technical documents and coordinate approvals with clients.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with the client/consultant during the design stage.
• Prepare redline mark‑ups and as-built drawings for final submission.
• Liaise with suppliers for technical submittals, follow‑ups, and documentation support.
• Support project execution through site supervision, inspections, FAT, QA/QC, HSE coordination, and commissioning with end users.

Skills

Fluent in English

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Aconex/EDMS

Job description

Agile Consultants in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Engineer – Substation Control & Monitoring System (SCMS) to design and prepare automation, control, SCADA, and substation documentation in line with client specifications.

You will develop drawings, signal lists, calculations and BOQs; coordinate submittals with clients, consultants, vendors and subcontractors; and support site supervision, FAT and commissioning to ensure safe, successful project delivery.