Project & Automation Engineer

AVEVA; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Power Management & Automation Commissioning Engineer for full-time employment. You will lead commissioning, configuration and test activities for PMS, EMS, PPC and MGC, while also tuning PPC, and programming PLC/RTU systems for power management applications.

Responsibilities include FAT/SAT coordination with manufacturers, SOC management for BESS, and hybrid dispatch optimization for industrial and utility projects.

Qualifications

• Configure and test multiple communication protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE), DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-101/103/104
• Implement cybersecurity measures as per IEC 62351 and industry best practices
• Software Tool hands on experience on multiple software platform such as Codesys, IEC 61131 PLC Tools

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and configuration of Power Management Systems (PMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), and Microgrid Controllers (MGC)
• Implement and tune PPC controller
• Configure and commission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) control including SOC management, charge/discharge scheduling, and hybrid dispatch optimization
• Design, implement, and commission Power Automation systems for Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Utility applications
• Program and configure PLC/RTU systems for power management applications
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with equipment manufacturers
• Lead Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as per approved client formats and procedures

Tools

Modbus RTU/TCP

IEC 61850 MMS/GOOSE

DNP3

IEC 60870-5-101/103/104

Codesys

IEC 61131 PLC Tools

IEC 62351 cybersecurity

Job description

Company Overview

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient. Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us! ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title

Power Management & Automation Commissioning Engineer

Location

ETAP Dhahran Saudi

Employment Type

full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and configuration of Power Management Systems (PMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Power Plant Controllers (PPC), and Microgrid Controllers (MGC)
• Implement and tune PPC controller
• Configure and commission Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) control including SOC management, charge/discharge scheduling, and hybrid dispatch optimization
• Design, implement, and commission Power Automation systems for Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Utility applications
• Program and configure PLC/RTU systems for power management applications
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with equipment manufacturers
• Lead Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) as per approved client formats and procedures

Essential Requirements

• Configure and test multiple communication protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE), DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-101/103/104
• Implement cybersecurity measures as per IEC 62351 and industry best practices
• Software Tool hands on experience on multiple software platform such as Codesys, IEC 61131 PLC Tools

Desired Skills

• Load Shedding UFLS, UVLS, priority-based shedding, fast load shedding, restoration sequences
• Generator Control Synchronization, load sharing, peak shaving, black start, island mode
• Power Balancing Economic dispatch, spinning reserve, import/export control, AGC interface
• PPC/Renewable Active/reactive power control, frequency response, FRT, BESS dispatch
• Grid Code Compliance Frequency response, voltage control, FRT, power quality, compliance testing
• Protection Coordination Relay coordination with PMS, breaker failure, bus protection schemes

Background Checks

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.