Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Expert

Elia Grid International (EGI); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an ADMS Expert in Riyadh to lead the design and deployment of next-generation utility management systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ADMS, DERMS, and grid automation, with a focus on aligning digital technologies with business goals. This role involves significant collaboration with global teams and requires a willingness to travel for international assignments.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Attractive salary package

Extensive array of fringe benefits

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and Grid control.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of utility management systems.
• Review implementation of ADMS and associated modules.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze network performance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADMS

DERMS

SCADA

Job description

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high-quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offers strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.

Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Malaysia, and Canada.

Your function

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Smart Grids Design & Digitalization. We are looking for an ADMS Expert to lead the design, development, and deployment of next-generation utility management systems. This role is ideal for a highly skilled functional engineer or an architect with deep experience in ADMS, DERMS, and grid automation who can align digital technologies with business goals and drive smart grid innovation. The ideal candidate will have led global utility projects and possess deep knowledge of grid standards, ADMS functionalities, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Review implementation of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and associated modules
• Operate, maintain, and optimize ADMS applications such as Distribution SCADA (D-SCADA), Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO), Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR), Outage Management Systems (OMS), and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
• Review and validate signal point lists (SPLs), communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, Modbus, MQTT), and DER telemetry for system readiness
• Collaborate with planning and operations teams to analyze network performance and propose grid modernization improvements
• Support data-driven applications such as AI-based load forecasting, EV charging strategies, and predictive grid analytics
• Participate in factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), substation commissioning, and ADMS application training for control center personnel
• Document system designs, change logs, and operator manuals in line with utility quality frameworks
• Design and review scalable and secure architectures integrating DERMS, IoT, and cybersecurity frameworks for electric utilities
• Develop and integrate real-time control strategies and automation for MV/LV distribution systems
• Collaborate with global teams and clients to define functional and technical requirements, ensure performance, and align with regulatory mandates

Your responsibilities will be decided based on your competencies and expertise and will be discussed during your interviews with managers.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and Grid control
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English.

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional, and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development, and growth opportunities;

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting gender equality across all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralised production, and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and energy markets for the benefit of future generations.

Location

Riyadh. Mobility required: 30% worldwide travel (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments depending on business development or project needs).

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