Service Representative I, Digital (Substation Automation)

Schneider Electric - UAE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric - UAE is seeking an experienced Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer to lead engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning and support of SAS, SCADA, RTU, PLC and communication networks for utility and critical infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on expertise with Schneider Electric solutions (EcoStruxure, PME, PACiS) and industry protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Power System Automation.
• Experience in Utility/Transmission/Distribution or Critical Infrastructure projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel within KSA and GCC as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and commission Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Configure and integrate SCADA, RTU, HMI and gateways.
• Perform IEC 61850 engineering including IED integration and MMS/GOOSE.
• Develop SCADA databases, alarms and control schemas.
• Execute FAT/SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Map signals, test point-to-point and validate communications.
• Integrate protection relays, meters and IEDs; prepare technical doc.
• Troubleshoot IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104 issues.

Skills

Substation Automation

IEC 61850 Engineering

SAS Configuration

SCADA & RTU Engineering

Alarm & Event Configuration

PLC & Automation

Schneider Electric Solutions

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EcoStruxure Power Operation

Power Monitoring Expert

PACiS

MiCOM

Control Expert

Modicon M340/M580

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer to join our team for utility and critical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, configuration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and support of Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, RTU, PLC and communication networks. The role requires strong hands‑on experience with Schneider Electric solutions and utility communication protocols.

What will you do

• Design engineer configure and commission Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
• Configure and integrate SCADA, RTU, HMI and communication gateways
• Perform IEC 61850 engineering including IED integration, GOOSE messaging and MMS communications
• Develop and configure SCADA databases, alarm management and control schemes
• Execute FAT, SAT, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• Perform signal mapping, point‑to‑point testing and communication testing
• Integrate protection relays, meters and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs)
• Prepare technical documentation including FDS, IO lists, network architecture drawings and test reports
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3 and IEC 60870‑5‑104
• Interface with clients, consultants, utilities and project teams during project execution
• Support operational and maintenance activities for critical power infrastructure

What are the key skills we are looking for

• Substation Automation, IEC 61850 Engineering, SAS Configuration & Commissioning
• Protection Relay Integration, Bay Control and Monitoring Systems, Gateway Configuration
• SCADA & RTU SCADA Engineering, RTU Configuration and Testing, Database Engineering
• Alarm & Event Configuration, Remote Control & Monitoring Systems
• Schneider Electric Solutions: EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO), Power Monitoring Expert (PME), PACiS, EcoStruxure Condition Monitoring (MiCOM), Protection Relays, PLC & Automation (Modicon M340, M580, Control Expert)
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting, Communication Protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870‑5‑101/104, Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC)

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• Grow your skills and career
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• Contribute to your community

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Power System Automation.
• Experience in Utility, Transmission, Distribution, Data Center, Oil & Gas, or Critical Infrastructure projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to travel within KSA and GCC when required.

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling: Engineering, Configuration, Testing, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Customer interaction with strong expertise in IEC 61850, SCADA, RTU, Schneider Electric PACiS/EcoStruxure solutions, and utility substation automation projects.