Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR Engineering in Saudi Arabia seeks a Testing & Commissioning Engineer with 3 to 10 years in electrical engineering, focusing on substation and protection systems. You will witness and support T&C activities on-site, ensuring safety, accuracy, and proper documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with substation equipment, protection relays, and SAS; IEC 61850 is a plus. You will coordinate with project teams and clients to resolve on-site issues and maintain rigorous commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of Testing & Commissioning experience.
• Proven experience with substation equipment and protection relays.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS); IEC 61850 is a plus.
• Strong fault analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience on large infrastructure or utility projects in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Witness and oversee all Testing & Commissioning activities on-site per project specifications.
• Ensure safety procedures during all commissioning phases.
• Follow and maintain the Commissioning System Documentation (CSD).
• Inspect installation and operation of substation equipment (switchgear, transformers).
• Perform and witness testing of protection relays (configuration, logic, testing).
• Participate in testing and commissioning of SAS.
• Conduct or support fault analysis and interpretation of event records.
• Prepare commissioning records, test reports, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and client representatives to resolve issues on-site.
• Support documentation handover and ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

Electrical engineering

Substation equipment

Protection relays

Substation Automation Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protection relay systems

Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

IEC 61850

Job description

DAR Engineering, a leading design & engineering consulting organization in Saudi Arabia engaged in Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Health Care & High Rise Buildings

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Testing & Commissioning Engineer with 3 to 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in substation and protection systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for witnessing and supporting all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities on-site, ensuring technical accuracy, safety compliance, and proper documentation. This role requires hands‑on experience with substation equipment, protection relays, and automation systems (SAS), as well as strong fault analysis capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Witness and oversee all Testing & Commissioning activities at the site in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety procedures during all phases of commissioning.
• Follow and maintain the Commissioning System Documentation (CSD) filing system.
• Inspect and verify the installation and operation of substation equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers).
• Perform and witness testing of protection relays, including configuration, logic, and functional testing.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Conduct or support electrical fault analysis, including interpretation of event and disturbance records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and client representatives to resolve technical issues on‑site.
• Support documentation handover and ensure alignment with quality and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proven experience working with substation equipment and protection relay systems.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS); IEC 61850 is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fault analysis and root cause identification techniques.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and electrical testing standards.
• Experience working in large‑scale infrastructure or utility projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.