Senior Protection Testing Engineer – MV/LV Relay Expert

Siemens AG; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens seeks a Senior Protection Testing Engineer for Saudi Arabia/Jeddah to lead testing and commissioning of protection relays and switchgear. You will handle SIPROTEC, Reyrolle, ABB, GE, and SEL devices, perform complex protection tests, and troubleshoot high, medium, and low voltage systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical power engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills with excellent English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or an equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven 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 & 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

Protection testing

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

SIPROTEC 5/4

Reyrolle

Job description

Siemens seeks a Senior Protection Testing Engineer for Saudi Arabia/Jeddah to lead testing and commissioning of protection relays and switchgear. You will handle SIPROTEC, Reyrolle, ABB, GE, and SEL devices, perform complex protection tests, and troubleshoot high, medium, and low voltage systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical power engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills with excellent English proficiency.