Testing & Commissioning Engineer – Substation Automation Systems- Doha, Qatar

Siemens; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile work 2-3 days/wk

Diverse culture

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Doha seeks a Testing & Commissioning Engineer for Substation Automation Systems (SAS) to support project execution across Qatar. You will engineer, configure, test, and commission control and monitoring systems, ensuring reliability and safety across sites.

Responsibilities include FAT/SAT, communication protocols (IEC 61850/Modbus/IEC 60870-5-104), and network hardening. GCC travel and on-site work are required for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on SAS/SCADA or protection and control commissioning.
• Proven experience with Siemens SICAM PAS and WinCC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and commission SAS platforms (SICAM PAS/A8000).
• Perform HMI/SCADA engineering, parameterization, and scripting.
• Integrate BCUs, relays, RTUs, meters, and multi-vendor IEDs.

Skills

Substation automation

HMI/SCADA engineering

Customer communication

Troubleshooting

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems

Tools

Siemens SICAM PAS

SICAM A8000

WinCC

IEC 61850

Modbus

IEC 60870-5-104

Job description

Testing & Commissioning Engineer – Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Family: Engineering & Commissioning

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Testing & Commissioning Engineer - Substation Automation Systems (SAS) to support project execution and customer service activities across Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for the engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation control, automation, and monitoring systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operation in accordance with project and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and commission Siemens SICAM PAS and SICAM A8000 automation platforms.
• Perform HMI and SCADA engineering, parameterization, configuration, and WinCC scripting activities.
• Integrate and commission Bay Control Units (BCUs), protection relays, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), energy meters, and multi-vendor Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
• Engineer, configure, and troubleshoot communication protocols including IEC 61850, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5-104.
• Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), point-to-point verification, functional testing, interlocking checks, redundancy validation, and end-to-end system testing.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including managed switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, and secure remote access solutions.
• Implement and verify industrial cybersecurity measures and system hardening requirements in compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including point lists, test procedures, commissioning reports, network diagrams, and as‑built documents.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) guidelines and customer‑specific technical requirements.
• Support planned shutdowns, energization activities, emergency service interventions, and commissioning works across customer sites throughout Qatar.
• Collaborate effectively with project teams, customers, and stakeholders while contributing to technical knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, or protection and control system commissioning.
• Proven experience with Siemens SICAM PAS, SICAM A8000, and WinCC platforms.
• Strong technical knowledge of IEC 61850, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5-104 communication protocols.
• Experience in the integration and commissioning of protection relays, IEDs, RTUs, and automation equipment from multiple vendors.
• Sound understanding of industrial networks, OT infrastructure, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Knowledge of SIMARIS Control will be considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical reporting, and customer communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Previous GCC experience is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in SAS, SCADA, networking, or cybersecurity are considered advantageous.
• Valid Qatar driving license, or eligibility to obtain one, is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work at substations, control centers, industrial facilities, and customer sites across Qatar.
• Ability to work during planned shutdowns, extended commissioning activities, and emergency support situations when required.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

We offer you

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and expertly.
• Great variety of learning & development opportunities

Transform the everyday with us!

If you are a motivated teammate, eager to learn new things and looking to grow your career in a strong and froward-thinking company, Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. Siemens is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate unlawfully on any grounds. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. At Siemens, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds