Field Service Engineering - Experienced Professional

Schneider Electric; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead field testing of HV/LV equipment, protect relays, and ensure safe energization in collaboration with the client teams. The role requires strong understanding of electrical schemes, safety rules, and commissioning standards.

You will prepare test procedures, coordinate outage requirements, and supervise technicians while maintaining QA/QC standards and ensuring documentation is complete and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in testing or design/construction of substations.
• Experience with protection relays is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and standards.
• Ability to read SLDs and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Study contract scope, standards, and interfaces for testing.
• Prepare site test procedures and formats per recommendations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate testing and commissioning activities.
• Arrange test equipment and verify documentation availability.
• Test protection relays and HV/LV equipment and certify energization.
• Investigate malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with client for outages, permits, and access.
• Ensure safety rules followed and QA/QC processes maintained.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Reading Schematics

Protection Relays

Substation Testing

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

CMC256

CMC100

Job description

Responsibilities

• Study the contractual scope of site work, applicable specification and standards, application, electrical scheme drawings and interface engineering.
• Prepare site test procedure and test formats taking into consideration the manufacturer recommendations and applicable standard.
• Plan and schedule testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify and arrange test equipment needed to carry out the task. Verify the availability of required documentation (specifications, scheme drawings, etc.).
• Prepare relay setting calculation if required for small jobs.
• Proceed with the testing and commissioning of the equipment and its interface with other equipment in line with the test procedure and agreement reached with the customer.
• Issue the documentation of the test results duly validated by the individual and the customer and issue the certification of the installation for energization and operation.
• Investigate reported malfunction and implement curative action / initiate corrective action.
• Co‑ordinate with customer for outage requirement, entry gate pass, work permit, etc.
• Verify application of all safety rules and good maintenance of test and measuring instruments and tools, and implement the corrections needed.
• Report on progress and completion of jobs.
• Control all related documentation (procedure, test reports, as‑built drawings).
• Perform testing of protection relays and substation electrical HV/LV equipment.
• Testing of vacuum reclosers, pad mounted step‑up transformers, instrument transformers (PT/CT), surge arresters, switchboards, grounding system, and relay protection systems.
• Ensure performance of all field testing on substation equipment is completed accurately and safely.
• Develop and execute substation equipment test procedures.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, and guidance with regard to substation systems and electrical power systems to field testing technicians.
• Develop testing & commissioning departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance of testing QA/QC process.
• Regularly meet and liaise with clients and other personnel with responsibility to act independently on technical matters relating to testing & commissioning.
• Consult with client on testing and commissioning projects.
• Maintain excellent relationship with client and field personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power & Controls, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven demonstrated experience in testing or design and construction of similar facilities; experience in ZIV protection relay is a plus.
• Expert understanding of electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading electrical single line diagrams, DC schematics, and equipment wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, attention to safety, strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced in the use of testing equipment such as CMC256, CMC100 and other test equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.