Senior SAS Automation Engineer: Substation & Grid Expert

Abunayyan Holding; Dammam; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company seeks a Senior SAS Engineer with deep knowledge of substation automation, protection and control, SCADA/DCS systems, and IEC 61850. You will design, configure, test, and commission SAS architectures from field to control-center levels, manage IEDs, and coordinate with partners for project execution.

You will lead hands-on testing, FAT/SAT/UAT, troubleshooting, and handover activities, ensuring cybersecurity for SAS networks and delivering thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in SAS automation, substations or grid projects.
• Strong expertise in Substation Automation, Protection & Control, SCADA, IEDs, and IEC 61850.
• Hands-on SAS design, configuration, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit SAS engineering designs for substation and power grid projects.
• Design, configure, test, and commission complete SAS architecture from field level to station and control-center level.
• Configure and test Protection & Control IEDs, including relays, RTUs, and bay controllers.
• Implement and troubleshoot IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and other protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
• Integrate SAS with SCADA, DCS, EMS/Grid Management Systems.
• Conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and engineering data collection.
• Lead/support FAT, SAT, UAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineering vendors, and technology partners for technical execution.
• Ensure appropriate cybersecurity practices across SAS, SCADA, and DCS networks.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.

Skills

SAS Engineering

Substation Automation

SCADA / DCS integration

IEC 61850 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Tools

IEDs

Job description

SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company seeks a Senior SAS Engineer with deep knowledge of substation automation, protection and control, SCADA/DCS systems, and IEC 61850. You will design, configure, test, and commission SAS architectures from field to control-center levels, manage IEDs, and coordinate with partners for project execution.

You will lead hands-on testing, FAT/SAT/UAT, troubleshooting, and handover activities, ensuring cybersecurity for SAS networks and delivering thorough documentation.