Testing and Commissioning Protection Engineer

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Abu Dhabi Emirate seeks a Testing and Commissioning Protection Engineer. The role involves executing testing, commissioning, and functional verification of protection relays for HV/EHV substations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, TAQA Competent Person Certification, and 7–10 years of experience with protection testing. Strong hands-on experience with relay test kits and knowledge of IEC 61850 standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years experience in protection testing & commissioning.
• Mandatory TAQA Competent Person Certification.
• Hands-on experience with relay test kits required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of protection relays.
• Carry out secondary injection and end-to-end testing.
• Verify protection schemes including Differential and Distance protections.

Skills

Protection testing and commissioning

Hands-on experience with relay test kits

Strong understanding of IEC 61850

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

TAQA Competent Person Certification

Job description

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING PROTECTION ENGINEER

The Protection Engineer shall execute testing, commissioning, and functional verification of protection relays and schemes for HV/EHV substations in compliance with TAQA standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of protection relays (ABB, Siemens, GE, SEL, etc.)
• Carry out secondary injection and end-to-end testing
• Verify protection schemes including: Differential, Distance, Overcurrent & Earth Fault, Busbar & Transformer Protection
• Review protection settings, logic diagrams, and interlocks
• Coordinate with SCADA and primary equipment teams
• Prepare test reports, protection records, and as-built documentation
• Support energization and fault investigation if required

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• TAQA Competent Person Certification – Mandatory
• Minimum 7–10 years experience in protection testing & commissioning
• Hands-on experience with relay test kits (OMICRON, etc.)
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850 preferred