EMS Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an experienced EMS Engineer for their Control Center Modernization team in Riyadh. The role involves optimizing EMS applications and collaborating with stakeholders for effective power system operations. Candidates should have over a decade of EMS experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a permanent contract, an attractive salary, and opportunities for personal development in an international environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Extensive fringe benefits

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EMS experience.
• Experience with SCADA, Network Applications, and Dispatcher Training Simulators.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain EMS applications including SCADA and DTS Systems.
• Lead modeling for network and generation units.
• Provide training and support to control room operators.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Systems

Diploma in Automatic Control

Tools

AGC

Economic Dispatch

Reserve Monitoring

Load Forecasting tools

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, along with 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 is seeking a highly experienced EMS Engineer to join our Control Center Modernization team, working on Smart Grids Design & Digitalization. The ideal candidate will have over 10-15 years of hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of EMS applications, including SCADA, Network Applications, Generation Applications, and Dispatcher Training Simulators (DTS). This role involves system modeling, tuning, data validation, and coordination with multiple stakeholders for real-time and study-based power system operations.

Typical responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operate and maintain EMS applications, including:
• EMS (Network/Generation-related applications)
• SCADA and DTS Systems
• Perform system tuning, application performance review, and database configuration updates.
• Lead or contribute to modeling for network, generation units, and SCADA integration.
• Participate in the commissioning of substations and ensure signal point lists (SPL) are correctly mapped and verified.
• Conduct technical evaluations of vendor proposals/designs for EMS upgrades or expansions.
• Provide training and support to control room operators on EMS functions and best practices.
• Analyze system frequency response and recommend frequency correction dead bands and generator droop settings.
• Support FAT/SAT activities for generation and SCADA applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless EMS integration with broader control center infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will be discussed during interviews, based on your competencies and expertise.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Systems or related field; Diploma in Automatic Control is a plus;
• 10+ years of EMS experience;
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills;
• Experience with AGC, Economic Dispatch, Reserve Monitoring, and Load Forecasting tools;
• Fluent in English;

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Attractive salary package and extensive fringe benefits;
• International environment in a fast-growing company;
• Training, personal development, and growth opportunities;

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion, promoting gender equality across all organizational levels. We believe diverse teams foster creativity, innovation, and high performance. Join us to contribute to an environment of equal opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

Location

Riyadh. Mobility required: 30% worldwide travel depending on project needs.

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