Substation Automation Engineer I

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

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).