Substation Protection Engineer

شركة الحيدر للمقاولات; Ra's Tannurah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Substation Protection Engineer to join their dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of electrical power systems. You will design, engineer, and implement protection systems for high-voltage substations while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in power system protection principles and relay settings, along with proficiency in relevant software tools. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of electrical engineering, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in substation protection engineering.
• Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing protection systems for high-voltage substations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Power System Protection Principles

Relay Coordination

Substation Automation

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

ASPEN

PSS/E

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Protection Engineer to contribute to our team in Saudi Arabia. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of power system protection principles, relay settings, and substation automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, engineering, and implementing protection systems for high-voltage substations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, the engineer will ensure the reliable and secure operation of our electrical power systems.


Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems
Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation protection engineering.
Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards.
Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay coordination, and substation automation.
Proficiency in using protection software tools (e.g., ETAP, ASPEN, PSS/E).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently1 and as part of a team.2
Non-citizen applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering awarded at least 5 years ago