Service Representative I , Digital ( Substation Automation )

Schneider Electric; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer to deliver installation, commissioning, and support for SAS and SCADA systems on utility projects. You will work with IEC 61850, IED integration, and gateway configurations, ensuring reliable communication networks across critical infrastructure.

You’ll configure SCADA databases, alarms, and control schemes, participate in FAT/SAT, and document test results while coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/automation engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of hands-on Substation Automation, SCADA, RTU and power system automation experience.
• Experience on Utility, Transmission, Distribution, Data Center, Oil & Gas, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, configure, and commission Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Configure and integrate SCADA, RTU, HMI, and gateways.
• Perform IEC 61850 engineering, IED integration, GOOSE, and MMS communications.
• Develop and configure SCADA databases, alarms, and control schemes.
• Execute FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Perform signal mapping, point-to-point testing, and communication testing.
• Integrate protection relays, meters, and IEDs.
• Prepare technical documentation including FDS, I/O lists, network drawings, and test reports.
• Troubleshoot IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870‑5‑104 networks.
• Interface with clients, consultants, utilities, and project teams.
• Support operational and maintenance activities for critical power infrastructure.

Skills

IEC 61850 Engineering

SAS Configuration & Commissioning

Protection Relay Integration

Bay Control and Monitoring Systems

Gateway Configuration

SCADA Engineering

RTU Configuration and Testing

Database Engineering

Alarm & Event Configuration

Remote Control & Monitoring Systems

Modicon PLC Programming

Troubleshooting PLC & IEDs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Automation Engineering

Tools

EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO)

Power Monitoring Expert (PME)

PACiS

Ecostruxure Condition Monitoring

MiCOM Protection Relays

Modicon M340

Modicon M580

Control Expert

Job description

Join our team as a Generalist Service Representative and become the technical expert our customers rely on. You'll deliver hands‑on installation, maintenance, and repair services that keep critical systems running safely and efficiently while building lasting customer relationships.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer to join our team for utility and critical infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support of Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, RTU, PLC, and communication networks.

The role requires strong hands‑on experience with Schneider Electric solutions and utility communication protocols.

What will you do?

• Design, engineer, configure, and commission Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Configure and integrate SCADA, RTU, HMI, and communication gateways.
• Perform IEC 61850 engineering, including IED integration, GOOSE messaging, and MMS communications.
• Develop and configure SCADA databases, alarm management, and control schemes.
• Execute FAT, SAT, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform signal mapping, point-to-point testing, and communication testing.
• Integrate protection relays, meters, and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs).
• Prepare technical documentation including FDS, I/O lists, network architecture drawings, and test reports.
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870‑5‑104.
• Interface with clients, consultants, utilities, and project teams during project execution.
• Support operational and maintenance activities for critical power infrastructure.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

Substation Automation

• IEC 61850 Engineering
• SAS Configuration & Commissioning
• Protection Relay Integration
• Bay Control and Monitoring Systems
• Gateway Configuration

SCADA & RTU

• SCADA Engineering
• RTU Configuration and Testing
• Database Engineering
• Alarm & Event Configuration
• Remote Control & Monitoring Systems

Schneider Electric Solutions

• EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO)
• Power Monitoring Expert(PME)
• PACiS
• Ecostruxure Condition Monitoring
• MiCOM Protection Relays

PLC & Automation

• Modicon M340
• Modicon M580
• Control Expert
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting

Communication Protocols

• IEC 61850
• IEC 60870‑5‑101/104
• Modbus RTU/TCP
• DNP3
• OPC

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Power System Automation.
• Experience in Utility, Transmission, Distribution, Data Center, Oil & Gas, or Critical Infrastructure projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to travel within KSA and GCC when required.

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling: Engineering ,Configuration

Testing , Commissioning ,Troubleshooting ,Customer interaction with strong expertise in IEC 61850, SCADA, RTU, Schneider Electric PACiS/EcoStruxure solutions, and utility substation automation projects.

What's in it for me?

• Direct customer impact through meaningful technical work in the field
• Mentorship and structured support to build your technical skills and confidence
• Career growth opportunities within a global leader in energy management and automation
• Exposure to diverse industries and innovative technologies

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