Project Engineer II - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Project Engineer specializing in Protection for utility projects. The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience with protection systems, including programming and testing. The role involves designing protection solutions and leading commissioning projects while working with various stakeholders. Competitive compensation and superior benefits are offered, along with opportunities for travel and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Top-tier medical aid

Pension contribution

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience working with protection systems relays.
• Experience in power generation and system/substation protection.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Designing power system protection solutions for customers.
• Commissioning projects in the field.
• Development of relay/controller settings and testing.
• Preparation of functional design documentation.
• Working as a technical lead alongside Project Managers and other Engineers.

Skills

Power system protection solutions design

Commissioning projects

Relay/controller settings development

Testing and documentation preparation

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.

Our team in Saudi Arabia is growing and we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer with a focus in Protection for transmission/distribution utility projects and customers.

Project Engineer - Protection

• Designing power system protection solutions for customers
• Commissioning projects in the field
• Development of relay/controller settings and testing
• Preparation of functional design documentation
• Working as a technical lead alongside Project Managers and other Engineers from other focus areas

This job might be for you if:

• You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field that has equipped you with strong foundational knowledge
• You have at least 10 years of experience working with protection systems relays doing programming, settings, testing, and commissioning
• You understand and have experience with power generation
• You have power system/substation protection experience
• You are willing to travel up to 50%

Location

Saudi Arabia - Khobar

Why SEL?

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance.

Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).

Wellbeing benefit like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.

Pension contribution.

Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.