Transmission Engineer – Incident Investigations & Fault Analysis

Saudi Business Machines Limited; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Transmission Engineer for incident investigations and fault analysis. The role involves extensive expertise in high-voltage transmission assets and requires strong analytical skills and an educational background in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Asset Management, Maintenance & Reliability.
• Expertise in high-voltage transmission assets.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations for faults and failures.
• Conduct root cause analyses using RCA and FMEA.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommend actions.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Fault Investigation

Forensic Analysis

Problem Solving

Reporting

Presentation Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

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# Transmission Engineer – Incident Investigations & Fault Analysis
Position Title: Transmission Engineer – Incident Investigations & Fault Analysis
Location: Saudi Arabia
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Experience: Minimum 10 years in Asset Management, Maintenance & Reliability, Protection Engineering, System Design, and CAPEX planning
Monthly Salary Package:10,000 up to 20,000 SAR Max

Qualifications:

Expertise in high-voltage transmission assets (substations, transformers, lines, cables) Proven experience in root cause analysis, fault investigation, and forensic analysis Proficient with protection event recorders and disturbance analysis software Solid understanding of fault current behavior, system stability, and relay coordination Excellent reporting and presentation skills Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Root Cause Analyst (e.g., TapRooT, Apollo RCA) Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) ISO 55001 Asset Management awareness or Lead Auditor Power System Protection Certification
Language Requirements: English (Arabic is a plus)

Responsibilities:

Lead investigations for faults and failures across transmission assets Conduct root cause analyses using RCA, FMEA, and Fault Tree methods Analyze SCADA, relay data, event logs, and physical evidence Prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective/preventive actions Identify and address systemic risks in network reliability Collaborate with protection and control teams to ensure proper relay coordination Communicate findings to stakeholders and ensure implementation follow-up Participate in technical committees, audits, and incident review boards Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards Support continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned
Work Pattern: In-person
Interview: Remote
Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
Expected Response Date: 4 July 2025