Senior Protection Testing Engineer: MV/LV Relay Specialist

Siemens; Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Saudi Arabia is seeking a Protection Testing Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of protection relays and switchgear for HV/MV/LV systems. The role requires extensive experience with SIPROTEC 5/4 and Reyrolle relays, and a strong ability to analyze faults and identify root causes.

The candidate should hold a Bachelors in Electrical Power Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV switchgear testing and protection relay testing.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication abilities.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organization

Communication

Leadership

Programming

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

SIPROTEC 5

SIPROTEC 4

Reyrolle protection relays

Protection relay testing

Job description

Siemens Saudi Arabia is seeking a Protection Testing Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of protection relays and switchgear for HV/MV/LV systems. The role requires extensive experience with SIPROTEC 5/4 and Reyrolle relays, and a strong ability to analyze faults and identify root causes.

The candidate should hold a Bachelors in Electrical Power Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent English communication skills.