SCADA / DMS / EMS Commissioning Engineer

Linrco Egypt; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced professional in Riyadh to install, configure, and maintain PMUs and PDCs, along with conducting crucial testing and validation processes. Candidates should possess a B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong grasp of synchronization technology and communication protocols. The role provides opportunities for on-site support and requires a willingness to travel across regions for commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Min. of 5 - 6 years of experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with SCADA / EMS integration and real-time data acquisition systems.
• Ability to work in substations, control centres, and remote field locations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test PMUs, PDCs, and time synchronization systems.
• Perform site acceptance testing and communication checks.
• Coordinate with teams and OEM vendors during commissioning.
• Maintain detailed installation records and configuration logs.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PMUs and PDCs

Strong understanding of synchrophasor technology

Good knowledge of communication protocols

Ability to read electrical drawings

Understanding of cybersecurity concepts

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related fields

Tools

Network devices (switches/routers/firewalls)

SCADA / EMS systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test PMUs, PDCs, GPS clocks, time synchronization systems, and network components.
• Perform site acceptance testing (SAT), end-to-end testing, and communication checks.
• Validate synchrophasor data quality, timestamps, and C37.118 compliance.
• Coordinate with substation teams, control centers, and OEM vendors during commissioning.
• Integrate PMUs and PDCs with SCADA / EMS systems, WAMS servers, and analytics platforms.
• Configure communication interfaces such as IEC 61850, DNP3, ICCP, and IEEE C37.118.
• Work with control center engineers to ensure seamless data flow and low-latency performance.
• Diagnose issues related to network communication, time-sync failures (GPS / NTP / PTP), and device configuration.
• Perform root-cause analysis of data freeze, bad quality data, packet drops, or incorrect phasor measurements.
• Assist utility clients in resolving field issues and coordinating with OEM support.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test sheets, as-built documents, and configuration backups.
• Maintain detailed installation records, network diagrams, and configuration logs.
• Provide technical inputs for FAT / SAT checklists and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure commissioning practices comply with cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, IEC 62351, NERC CIP).
• Implement secure communication, VLAN segmentation, and role-based access for devices.
• Follow safety, regulatory, and utility-specific guidelines during fieldwork.
• Provide on-site and remote support to operations teams after commissioning.
• Conduct user training on PMU, PDC operation, troubleshooting, and WAMS dashboards.
• Support post-commissioning data validation and stabilization activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, Power Systems (Preferred), or related fields.
• Min. of 5 - 6 years of Experience
• Hands-on experience with PMUs, phasor data concentrators (PDCs), µPMUs, and GPS time-sync devices.
• Strong understanding of synchrophasor technology, phasor concepts, and dynamic grid behavior.
• Good knowledge of communication protocols : IEEE C37.118 , IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP / TASE.2
• Experience with network devices (switches / routers / firewalls) and industrial Ethernet.
• Familiarity with SCADA / EMS integration and real-time data acquisition systems.
• Experience with OEM devices (SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Arbiter).
• Ability to read electrical drawings, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and network architecture.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, DMZ zones, firewall rules, ACLs, VLANs.
• Knowledge of oscillography, event analysis, and power system disturbance interpretation.
• Ability to work in substations, control centres, and remote field locations.
• Willingness to travel across regions for commissioning activities.