Solution Engineer SCADA

Abunayyan Holding; Dammam; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a SCADA Solutions Engineer, responsible for designing end-to-end solutions in Industrial Automation, SCADA, and IoT. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in pre-sales/Solutions Engineering within related fields. Key responsibilities include technical solution design, proposal development, and client engagement during pre-sales activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pre-sales/Solutions Engineering.
• Experience in Industrial Automation, SCADA, IoT, and BMS.
• Strong experience in tender analysis and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Design compliant SCADA and PLC solutions based on client requirements.
• Lead technical estimation and costing for projects.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients during pre-sales.

Skills

Technical design skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Industry Exposure: Smart Cities & Buildings | Smart Water | Smart Energy | Industry 4.0 | Infrastructure & Industrial Automation

Role Purpose:

The SCADA Solutions Engineer is a key pre-sales technical and commercial role responsible for designing end-to-end Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, IoT, and BMS solutions. The role bridges customer requirements with technically sound, compliant, and profitable solutions, supporting business growth across Smart Cities, Water, Energy, and Industry 4.0 projects.

Top Priority Job Responsibilities:

1. Solution Design & Technical Leadership (Highest Priority)

• Analyze client requirements, specifications, drawings, and tender documents to design compliant SCADA, PLC, DCS, RTU, Instrumentation, IoT, and BMS solutions.
• Develop complete system architectures including I/O lists, control system design down to panel/MCC and final control elements.
• Supervise and guide the AutoCAD team in preparing system drawings and schematics in line with design standards.
• Ensure all designs meet client specifications, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Lead technical estimation and costing, including BOQs, I/O-based estimation, logistics considerations, and compliance statements.
• Prepare technical submittals, proposals, and tender responses to RFPs/RFQs.
• Support the sales team during bidding and tender clarification stages to secure commercially viable projects.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies to ensure optimal profitability.

3. Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary technical interface with clients during pre-sales, including technical meetings, site surveys, and design clarifications.
• Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers to present solutions and support account strategies.
• Ensure smooth technical handover to engineering and project teams post-award.
• Select, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment and cost optimization.
• Maintain strong relationships with technology partners and suppliers.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field).
• 5+ years of proven experience in pre-sales / solutions engineering within Industrial Automation, SCADA, Instrumentation, IoT, and/or BMS.
• Strong experience in tender analysis, system design, estimation, and proposal development.
• Hands-on exposure to PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTUs, Instrumentation, BMS/DDC, data loggers, and LoRa/IoT technologies.
• Experience with SAP / ERP-based estimation or costing tools is an advantage.
• Strong technical design and analytical skills
• Solid commercial and costing acumen
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and priorities independently
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (especially Excel for costing)