Testing & Commissioning Engineer (HV Substations)

Alfanar Engineering Services; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar Engineering Services in Jeddah seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead HV/EHV substation testing and commissioning. You will perform tests from 13.8kV to 380kV, coordinate with clients and project teams, and prepare detailed test reports.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant substation experience, a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and timely energization of projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in HV substation testing & commissioning
• Experience in AIS/GIS substations up to 132kV/220kV/380kV

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of HV/EHV substations (13.8kV–380kV).
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for power transformers.
• Test AIS/GIS switchgear, disconnectors, and earthing switches.
• Carry out protection relay testing and configuration.
• Perform CTs/VTs testing, including insulation resistance and winding tests.
• Verify interlocks, control logic, and protection schemes.
• Support energization, synchronization, and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Prepare daily/weekly/final commissioning reports.

Skills

HV testing & commissioning

AIS/GIS experience

Protection & control

SCADA testing

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

High-voltage testing equipment

Protection relays testing

Job description

• Perform testing and commissioning of HV/EHV substations (13.8kV to 380kV)
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for
• Power Transformer
• GIS/AIS Switchgear
• Disconnectors and Earthing Switches
• Current Transformers (CTs)
• Voltage Transformers (VTs/CVTs)
• Protection & Control Panel
• SCADA and Communication System
• Carry out protection relay testing and configuration
• Perform secondary injection and primary injection tests
• Execute transformer testing including TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, and functional tests
• Verify interlocks, control logic, and protection schemes
• Support energization and synchronization activities
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues during commissioning
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test reports, and punch lists
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project teams during commissioning activities
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements
• Prepare daily, weekly, and final commissioning reports

.Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in HV Substation Testing & Commissioning
• Experience in AIS/GIS substations up to 132kV/220kV/380kV