Digital Power Automation Senior Engineer

Schneider Electric; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable energy is seeking an experienced professional for a role focusing on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include customer interaction, software installation, and troubleshooting. Join us to turn sustainability ambitions into actionable plans and contribute to a more resilient world.

Benefits

Equitable opportunities

Strong commitment to ethics and compliance

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
• Experience in EPAS design, configuration, Testing & Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Focus on deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems.
• Customer interface work with contractors and end-users.
• Software installation and start-up services with troubleshooting.

Skills

Knowledge of and ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical drawing packages

Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven

Familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, MQTT, DNP3, OPC, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of network architecture and system integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SQL and database management systems

Schneider Electric proprietary software (Power Monitoring Expert)

Job description

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

Responsibilities

• Focusing on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems such as Scada / PLC/ PME systems/EcoSUI/EPAS GTW/C264/Different system Architectures – PRP, RSTP
• Customer facing position and work well in a team environment. Will interface directly with contractors and end-users
• Software installation and start-up services, troubleshooting equipment and device communications, and providing customer training for the commissioned system.
• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements
• Specifying and purchasing of hardware/software as required by the project
• Installation and upgrading of Schneider systems (PSE, PSO, IONe & PME, EPAS)
• Good understanding of industry standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware
• HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development
• Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert and Wonderware
• Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware
• Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting
• Providing training for commissioned systems
• Documenting the as-built system
• Travel up to 75% to customer sites is required.
• Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of >5 years of experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems (design, implementation, and support.)
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical drawing packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, MQTT, DNP3, OPC, etc.).
• Experience with PLCs, RTUs, and other automation systems (Control Expert) with an understanding of control systems and automation hardware (e.g., PLCs, sensors, relays, etc.).
• Experience in EPAS design, configuration, and Testing & Commissioning phases
• Familiarity with SQL and database management systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial and or building automation processes.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and system integration with knowledge of networking and cybersecurity principles for control systems.
• Taken large and medium complex project in operation in IEC 61850

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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