Protection Test Lead – MV/LV Power Systems

Siemens AG; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Saudi Arabia invites a Protection Testing Engineer to join the SIPROTEC/ protection testing team in Jeddah, contributing to safe and reliable power delivery. You will test Siemens SIPROTEC 5 and Reyrolle protection relays, handle ABB, GE and SEL relays, and perform MV/LV switchgear tests, fault analysis and root cause identification to ensure system integrity.

With a Bachelor's in Electrical Power Engineering and 10+ years of experience, you will work in a localization-forward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Technical expertise in medium and low voltage switchgear including testing and commissioning as well as protection relay testing (e.g., Siemens and other major vendors).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated skills in critical thinking, organization, communication, job coordination, creative thinking, programming and leadership.
• Excellent command of the English language both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 amp 4 and Reyrolle protection relays
• Handle ABB GE and SEL protection relays
• Test and maintain medium voltage switchgear CT VT CR tests CB timing
• Test and maintain low voltage switchgear CT VT CR tests
• Perform advanced protection function testing busbar distance line transformer differential
• Troubleshoot HV MV and LV electrical systems
• Analyze faults and identify root causes

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Programming

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

Protection relays

Testing equipment

Job description

Siemens AG in Saudi Arabia invites a Protection Testing Engineer to join the SIPROTEC/ protection testing team in Jeddah, contributing to safe and reliable power delivery. You will test Siemens SIPROTEC 5 and Reyrolle protection relays, handle ABB, GE and SEL relays, and perform MV/LV switchgear tests, fault analysis and root cause identification to ensure system integrity.

With a Bachelor's in Electrical Power Engineering and 10+ years of experience, you will work in a localization-forward