Protection & Commissioning Engineer – Energy Storage

BYD; Bishah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to protect and troubleshoot energy storage systems on site in Saudi Arabia. You will manage protection devices, review settings, and coordinate testing for BESS containers, PCS, and HV substations.

You will serve as the primary technical contact for clients, justify protection schemes in meetings, perform fault analysis, and ensure reliable operation with timely on-site responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• At least 1+ years' experience in protection and control engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills.
• Knowledge of protection relays and substations is essential.

Responsibilities

• System oversight of protection devices for BESS containers and HV substation.
• Review protection settings, diagrams, and coordination studies (Overcurrent, Distance, Differential).
• Lead or supervise secondary injection testing, CT/VT testing, and functional trip tests.
• Perform root-cause fault analysis and provide technical reports to clients.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients regarding protection schemes.
• Address on-site technical issues promptly to ensure reliable operation.
• Install, commission, repair, and maintain energy storage systems on site.
• Comply with site leader's work arrangement.

Skills

Protection engineering

Troubleshooting

Client liaison

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

BYD is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to protect and troubleshoot energy storage systems on site in Saudi Arabia. You will manage protection devices, review settings, and coordinate testing for BESS containers, PCS, and HV substations.

You will serve as the primary technical contact for clients, justify protection schemes in meetings, perform fault analysis, and ensure reliable operation with timely on-site responses.