Substation Automation Engineer: SCADA/IEC61850 (Onshore)

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

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.