Senior Project Engineer

ETAP Software; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP Software in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Project Engineer responsible for site commissioning, project engineering, and technical leadership. You will perform SAT, prepare site reports, and coordinate testing of SCADA, PPC/MGC applications with client formats.

The role requires hands-on experience with protection and control systems, multiple protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP, IEC 60870-5-104), and coordination with suppliers and clients to ensure project requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Graduate with engineering degree in Instrument/Electronic & Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years experience in Renewable Solar SCADA and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Site Commissioning knowledge and hands-on field experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site commissioning and technical leadership for projects.
• Coordinate SAT/factory and site acceptance tests with client formats.
• Configure and troubleshoot SCADA/PPC/MGC systems and associated communications.
• Develop installation documents and provide client training as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers and clients to align with commissioning schedules.

Education

Graduate in Instrument/Electronic & Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCADA Software

IT Hardware (Servers/Workstations)

Networking (IP/TCP)

Job description

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title:Senior Project Engineer

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full Time

The job

In this role, you will be responsible for site commissioning, project engineering, technical lead, perform site acceptance test as per approved client format, prepare site report, conducting communication point to point testing with multiple electrical equipment’s on standard communication protocol. In addition, performing SCADA, PPC/MGC application testing and demonstration.

Key Responsibilities

• Power System Expert in electrical Protection and Control System. Technical knowledge on multiple communication protocol such as Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP, IEC 60870-50-104
• Site Teamwork progress monitoring and distribution as per customer commissioning schedule. Develop, implement, test, and troubleshoot Communication systems utilizing the experience of IP networking, UDP/TCP/IP, switching and routing, firewalls, gateways, GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G modems, etc.
• Co-ordinate and execute SAT, provide validation support and customer training, and ensure compliance with project requirements. Conduct and supervise field installation of new or retrofit equipment and prepare instructional installation documents for clients and project teams.
• SCADA Software implementation and design as per customer specification. Testing and troubleshooting SCADA Software Application and Fix it. Prepare, coordinate, execute factory and site acceptance test along with commissioning of SCADA/PPC/MGC/SPM system to the client's satisfaction, provide on-site customer training, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Strategic Planning & analysis on short term and long-term project commissioning. SCADA and PPC Commissioning Experience in Renewable Field.
• Renewable SCADA Solar Performance Monitoring System Knowledge. Weather Monitoring System and forecasting system for small and long-term forecasting system.
• Site Engineer for meeting & coordination works with all equipment suppliers and clients. Schedule, Report Preparation, and work alignment with Site Engineer Team.
• Weather Monitoring System and forecasting system for small and long-term forecasting systems.

Essential Requirements

• Graduate in Instrument/Electronic & Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8-10 years of working experience in Renewable Solar SCADA and Oil & Gas
• Site Commissioning Knowledge

Desired Skills

• System Design
• Knowledge of Arabic is Preferred
• SCADA Software
• Communication Protocol Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 104, DNP, IEC 61850, etc.
• Stake Holder Management
• IT Hardware Servers, Workstation, etc. & Operating System Knowledge
• Network Design
• Documentation
• Site Commissioning
• Strong Communication
• Project Engineering
• FAT & SAT

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.