Project Engineer I - Automation

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in power system automation and industrial controls to support customers in the design and implementation of automation systems. Your responsibilities will include preparing functional design specifications and maintaining high-quality documentation. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment while traveling both domestically and internationally. If you are passionate about electric power systems and eager to expand your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with electric power systems and automation.
• Strong writing and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with automation system design and operation.
• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents and reports.

Skills

Power System Automation

Industrial Controls

PLC Programming

Industry Protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus)

SCADA Practices

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vision Project Management Software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Possesses, understands and applies the 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.
2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation systems.
3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.
5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
7. Understand. Create. Simplify.
8. 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, and software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA 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