Senior Protection Testing Engineer - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

Siemens; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens invites an experienced Protection Testing Engineer to join our Saudi Arabia team in Jeddah. The role focuses on protection relay testing for SIPROTEC 5/4 and Reyrolle, plus MV/LV switchgear testing with comprehensive fault analysis.

You will lead testing activities, troubleshoot complex electrical systems, and contribute to Siemens' localization efforts in KSA. Fluency in English is required; a strong track record in protection testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in protection testing roles.
• Expertise in MV/LV switchgear and protection relay testing (Siemens and others).
• Strong analytical, organizational and leadership abilities; good English.
• Proficient in fault analysis and root-cause identification.

Responsibilities

• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC 5/4 and Reyrolle protection relays.
• Test and maintain MV/LV 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

Programming

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

Siemens SIPROTEC 5/4

Reyrolle protection relays

Protection relay testing

MV/LV switchgear testing

Testing & commissioning

Job description

Protection testing engineer – Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio; hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupant’s intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient.

Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

Join our Smart Infrastructure Customer Service division as a Protection testing Engineer and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow

Your Role – International, Challenging and Future-Oriented!

• 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

Your Qualifications And Skills – Digital And Solid!

• 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.

Localization Commitment

Localization is a strategic priority and a cornerstone of Siemens' growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In line with this commitment, we strongly encourage qualified Saudi national engineering professionals meeting the above qualifications to apply for this role. Siemens is committed to developing local talent and building long-term engineering capability within the Kingdom as part of its broader Vision 2030-aligned growth strategy.

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds