Substation Automation Engineer

NES Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer with 2-8 years of experience in Power Utility, Oil & Gas, and Data Center projects. The role focuses on SCADA, PLCs, and IEC 61850-based digital substations, with hands-on design, testing and commissioning responsibilities.

You will work on onshore/offshore ADNOC sites, requiring readiness to travel, with exposure to OT cybersecurity concepts and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• Experience in Power Utility, Oil & Gas, and Data Center projects with strong SCADA/PLC expertise.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850-based digital substations and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with substation automation functions such as Load Shedding and Power Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• System design, engineering, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of SAS/SCADA systems.
• On-site support for onshore/offshore substations; travel readiness and site service alignment.

Skills

SCADA Systems

IEC 61850

PLC Systems

Substation Automation

Industrial Networks

Field Instruments

EPAS / EPO / GE DS

OT Cybersecurity

Tools

Schneider Electric PACiS (EPAS)

EcoStruxure Power Operation

DS Agile (GE)

Schneider M580

Siemens S7

ConneXium switches

HSR/PRP networks

Job description

Role - Substation automation Engineer

• The convenience to stay at ADNOC onshore/offshore sites for a longer period of time aligns to SE's QHSE policies.
• Lesser notice period ( preferably 2 months less).
• 3-6 years of experience in Energy/power/substation Automation and SE or GE solutions.

Required more than one of the following keywords:

IEC 61850, MODBUS, RSTP, PRP, EPAS, EPO, IED, Micom, OT Cybersecurity, IEC 62443, SCADA, Site Commissioning

Substation automation Engineer profile

Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer with 2-8 years of experience in Power Utility, Oil & Gas, and Data Center projects. The candidate should have strong expertise in SCADA, PLCs, substation automation systems, industrial communication protocols, and IEC 61850-based digital substations.

1. Key Expertise:
   • SCADA Platforms: Schneider Electric PACiS (EPAS), EcoStrucxure Power Operation (EPO), DS Agile ( GE)
   • Bay Control Units (BCU): Schneider C264 and similar devices
   • PLC Systems: Schneider M580, Siemens S7 PLC
   • Substation Automation Functions: Load Shedding, Load Sharing, Power Management Systems (PMS)
   • Communication Protocols: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, OPC
   • Industrial Networks: PRP, HSR, RSTP, VLAN architectures
   • Network Equipment: Configuration and troubleshooting of ConneXium and Hirschmann switches
   • Field Devices: Energy Meters, IEDs, Protection Relays, RTUs
   • System Design, Engineering, Testing, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting of SAS/SCADA systems
2. Additional considerations.
   1. OT Cyber Security: IEC/ISA 62443 standards and IACS concepts including Firewalls, IDS, Syslog Servers, Windows Domain Administration configuration
   2. Oil & Gas Onshore and Offshore site service experience.
   3. Ready to work at site (more than 50% of the year).

1. 1. Feasibility for the frequent travel in Gulf and Europe for the site executions and validations.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.