Project Engineer II - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer focusing on protection systems for utility projects. This role entails designing power protection solutions, commissioning projects, and developing relay settings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package including medical insurance and tuition assistance. Willingness to travel up to 50% is required.

Benefits

Top tier medical aid and insurance

Varied leave plans

Developmental programs

Employee Assistance Program

Pension contribution

Additional compensation for fieldwork

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in protection system relays including programming and commissioning.
• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical engineering concepts.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Design power system protection solutions for customers.
• Commission projects in the field.
• Develop relay/controller settings and conduct testing.
• Prepare functional design documentation.
• Act as a technical lead with Project Managers and Engineers.

Skills

Experience with protection system relays

Programming and testing skills

Knowledge of power generation

Power system/substation protection experience

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter, add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting‑edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid faster.

Our team in Saudi Arabia is growing and we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer with a focus in Protection for transmission/distribution utility projects and customers.

As an Project Engineer - Protection, a typical day might include the following:

• Designing power system protection solutions for customers
• Commissioning projects in the field
• Development of relay/controller settings and testing
• Preparation of functional design documentation
• Working as a technical lead alongside Project Managers and other Engineers from other focus areas

This job might be for you if:

• You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with strong foundational knowledge
• You have at least 10 years of experience with protection system relays: programming, settings, testing, and commissioning
• You understand and have experience with power generation
• You have power system/substation protection experience
• You are willing to travel up to 50%

Location

Saudi Arabia - Khobar

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

Benefits

• Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Varied leave plans: annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves, etc. to maintain a healthy life balance.
• Developmental programs such as tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
• Wellbeing benefit: free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance for traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.
• Pension contribution.
• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.