Project Engineer I - Automation

Energy Job Search; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in power system automation and control. The role involves assisting customers in design and operation, maintaining design documents, and applying best practices. Candidates should have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in power systems integration. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems.
• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with design and operation of automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents.
• Follow and apply operational principles and safety standards.

Skills

Power system automation

PLC programming

Industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus)

SCADA practices

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision project management software

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Possesses, understands and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices, and related SEL products.
• Train and assist customers with creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.
• Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. practices and philosophies

Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications

Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications

Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability To Learn New Skills And Assume New Responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer in Training certificate

Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience

Project engineering experience

Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software