Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer – High Voltage Substations

Labora Partners; Ar Rass; On-site; SAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Labora Partners in the Middle East seeks an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to lead the construction and commissioning of high‑voltage substations in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring I&C works meet contractual, technical, and safety standards on site.

You will supervise I&C scope on EPC projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities, including SAS, SCADA/RTU, and IEC 61850 interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum eight years experience in HV substation construction and commissioning.
• Proven track record supervising I&C scope in multinational projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee I&C construction and commissioning of HV substations on site.
• Verify QA/QC, methods, and on-schedule execution of I&C works.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61850, protection relays, SCADA/RTU, and SAS installation.
• Prepare reports and documentation of testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Multicultural teamwork

Safety and QA culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation/Control/Electrical Engineering

Job description

For one of our clients in the Middle East, Labora Partners is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer specialised in the construction and commissioning of high voltage substations.

About our client

Our client is a leading international technical consulting and engineering company operating in the power and energy sector, with a well-established presence across the Gulf region and a track record of more than a decade of localised activity in the area. The company supports utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, generation companies, regulators and major electromechanical manufacturers throughout the full lifecycle of power infrastructure — from power system studies, design and owner’s engineering for HVAC/HVDC assets, to third-party inspection, testing, certification and on-site supervision of high voltage installations. Working alongside leading governmental institutions and grid operators, the organisation combines independent technical authority with deep field expertise, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to high-profile substation projects within a multinational, multidisciplinary and highly technical environment.

Location

Ar Rass and Al Ghat (Saudi Arabia, Central region)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the construction and commissioning of high voltage (HV) electrical substations. The candidate must have a proven track record in supervising and verifying the instrumentation and control (I&C) scope of substation construction and commissioning activities within multinational and multidisciplinary projects.

Role Description

The I&C Engineer shall oversee and verify the instrumentation and control construction and commissioning activities of high voltage substations performed by the EPC Contractor, ensuring that works are executed in full compliance with contractual requirements, technical specifications, approved drawings and project schedules. The incumbent will be responsible for verifying the accuracy, methodology, quality control and timely execution of all I&C works on site.

The role requires comprehensive familiarity with instrumentation and control engineering drawings and documentation, protection, automation and control (SAS – Substation Automation Systems) installation and configuration, SCADA/RTU and HMI systems, IEC 61850-based architectures, protection relays and metering, field instrumentation and cabling, signal loop checks, functional and integration testing, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, pre-commissioning and commissioning testing, and the associated reporting and documentation.

The I&C Engineer must possess sound knowledge of recognised international and local engineering codes and standards, directives and safety regulations, including but not limited to: IEC (including IEC 61850), IEEE, ISA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA, ISO, EN, DIN, HCIS, Saudi Grid Code, NCEC Environmental Regulations, OSHA, and relevant OEM standards and practices. Familiarity with the laws, regulations and codes applicable within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also essential.

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous, results-oriented approach.
• The ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• High commitment to safety, quality and professional integrity.

Salary

up to 20.000,00 SAR /month

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.