Application Engineer - Protection

SEL; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Al Khobar is seeking an Application Engineer - Protection to provide solutions for protecting and controlling critical electrical infrastructure. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and expertise in power system protection principles. This role includes customer engagement, product application, and marketing participation. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Yearly flight tickets for expats

Tuition assistance and skill development programs

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of power system protection principles.
• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Proven experience in designing protection and control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in power system protection and SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through various contact methods.
• Participate in marketing and sales activities.

Skills

Power system protection principles

Relay protection and control schemes

Communication skills in English and Arabic

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting‑edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As an Application Engineer - Protection, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

Typical day

• Develop expertise in power system protection, and all related SEL products.
• Help customers apply SEL products through visits, demonstrations, training courses, email, and telephone contact.
• Contribute to product specifications, application and testing software, and literature.
• Participate in SEL marketing and sales activities and industry technical meetings and conferences.
• Teach in customer on‑site and online visits, SEL University courses, and hands‑on seminars for customers and SEL personnel.
• Maintain customer application and quality information, and develop industry relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if :

• Your educational background is in electrical engineering.
• You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC / FERC regulations.
• You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.
• You are willing to travel locally & internationally.
• You have strong communication skills in English & Arabic.

Location

Saudi Arabia - Khobar

Why SEL?

• Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
• We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance.
• Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility.
• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership.
• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.
• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job‑related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.