Project Engineer II - Protection

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a focus on Protection for utility projects in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role involves designing protection solutions, commissioning projects, and preparing documentation. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience with protection system relays. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical aid and developmental programs. Willingness to travel up to 50% is required.

Benefits

Top tier medical aid

Varied leave plans

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

International Travel Medical Assistance

Pension contribution

Additional compensation for field work

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with protection system relays: programming, settings, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong foundational knowledge in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with power system/substation protection.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Protection system relays programming

Power generation experience

Technical leadership

Field commissioning

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.