Electrical Protection & Relay Engineers

NEW Alfa International; Medina; On-site; SAR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Alfa International in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a senior protection relay engineer to perform testing, commissioning and troubleshooting for LV/MV/HV electrical systems. You will configure numerical protection relays and develop protection settings, reviews of SLDs and wiring diagrams, and ensure documentation is complete.

Requires strong hands-on experience with protection schemes, relay testing tools such as OMICRON, Megger or Doble, and knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum extensive experience in electrical protection and relay testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with numerical protection relays.
• Familiarity with relay testing equipment (OMICRON, Megger, Doble).
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and protection coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection relay testing, commissioning and troubleshooting for LV/MV/HV systems.
• Test and configure numerical protection relays (OC/earth fault/distance/transformer).
• Review SLDs and wiring diagrams and protection settings.
• Develop and verify relay settings and coordination studies.
• Prepare test and commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, EPCs and site teams during testing.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and safety standards.

Skills

Protection relay testing

Commissioning

Power system protection

Troubleshooting

Interpretation of schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OMNICRON/CMC

Megger

Doble

ETAP/DIgSILENT/EasyPower

Job description

• Perform protection relay testing commissioning and troubleshooting for LV MV and HV electrical systems
• Test and configure numerical protection relays including overcurrent earth fault differential distance under over-voltage frequency and transformer protection
• Review protection schemes single-line diagrams SLDs wiring diagrams logic diagrams and protection settings
• Develop review and verify relay settings and coordination studies
• Carry out secondary injection testing using test equipment such as Omicron Megger or equivalent systems
• Perform primary injection and functional testing where required
• Conduct testing and commissioning of CTs VTs CVTs circuit breakers transformers busbars and associated protection systems
• Verify relay logic trip circuits interlocks alarms annunciation and breaker failure schemes
• Identify and troubleshoot protection system faults and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare test reports commissioning reports relay setting records punch lists and technical documentation
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with applicable IEC IEEE standards client specifications and project requirements
• Coordinate with clients consultants EPC contractors site teams and other disciplines during testing and commissioning
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements permit-to-work procedures and electrical safety standards
• Support site activities for Oil amp Gas Petrochemical Industrial Utility and Electrical Power projects

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 38 years of relevant experience in electrical protection, relay testing, commissioning, and power system projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with numerical protection relays and protection schemes.
• Experience with relay testing equipment such as OMICRON CMC, Megger, Doble, or equivalent
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and protection coordination principles.
• Experience with major relay manufacturers such as Siemens, ABB/Hitachi Energy, Schneider Electric, SEL, GE, or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic.
• Experience in MV/HV substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, and industrial power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of power system analysis/protection software such as ETAP, EasyPower, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration is preferred/required as applicable.