Substation Protection Engineer
Al Haider Company for Contracting
Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi ArabiaFull timePosted Jul 2, 2026
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Protection Engineer to contribute to our team in Saudi Arabia. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of power system protection principles, relay settings, and substation automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, engineering, testing, and implementing protection systems for high-voltage substations.
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, the engineer will ensure the reliable and secure operation of our electrical power systems.
Requirements
Key Expertise
- Scheme check, Auxiliary/TRIP Relays, MCCB & meters, Protection & Control IEDs
- Stability testing, Final Trip Test, and Live Substation operations
- Working with ABB, MICOM, and SIEMENS relays Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in power systems
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation protection engineering
- Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards
- Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay coordination, and substation automation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Non-citizen applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering awarded at least 5 years ago