Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Trading and Development Partnership; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Trading and Development Partnership is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of EHV/HV substations in the Riyadh region. The role focuses on validating protective relays, SCADA systems, IEC 61850, and substation automation, up to 380/400kV, with hands-on responsibility for energization planning and handover.

The ideal candidate has 8-15 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and a proven track record in high-voltage testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8-15 years of experience in testing & commissioning of EHV/HV/MV substations.
• Strong knowledge of protection systems, SCADA, IEC 61850, and Substation Automation.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission EHV/HV/MV substations up to 380/400kV.
• Commission primary equipment including Transformers, GIS/AIS Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, CTs, VTs, Cables, and Busbars.
• Execute protection relay testing, logic verification, interlock checks, and end-to-end testing.
• Test and commission SCADA, RTU, SAS, communication, and IEC 61850 systems.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test reports, and energization plans.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, vendors, and construction teams.
• Lead energization activities and support final handover.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and utility standards.

Skills

Protection Systems

SCADA

Substation Automation

IEC 61850

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Perform testing and commissioning of EHV/HV substations up to 380/400kV.
• Commission primary equipment including Transformers, GIS/AIS Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, CTs, VTs, Cables, and Busbars.
• Execute protection relay testing, logic verification, interlock checks, and end-to-end testing.
• Test and commission SCADA, RTU, SAS, communication, and IEC 61850 systems.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test reports, and energization plans.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, vendors, and construction teams.
• Lead energization activities and support final handover.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and utility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience in Testing & Commissioning of EHV/HV/MV substations.
• Strong knowledge of Protection Systems, SCADA, IEC 61850, and Substation Automation.