Senior HV/EHV Protection & Commissioning Engineer – SEC Projects

We are currently recruiting for a major power infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia and are looking for an experienced HV/EHV Protection & Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in transmission substations, protection systems, and SEC utility projects.
The ideal candidate must have hands-on expertise in testing, commissioning, energization, and protection relay systems for HV/EHV substations up to 380kV.

1. Execute testing & commissioning activities for HV/EHV substations

2. Perform relay testing, troubleshooting, and protection scheme modifications

3. Support substation energization and shutdown operations

4. Conduct SAT/FAT and prepare commissioning reports

5. Ensure compliance with SEC standards, procedures, and safety regulations

6. Coordinate with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and construction teams

7. Investigate faults and provide technical support during commissioning phases

8. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

9. Minimum 8+ years of experience in HV/EHV transmission and substation projects

10. Proven experience on :132kV / 220kV / 380kV substations, transmission & Grid Infrastructure Projects , live substations and utility environments

11. Strong hands-on experience in : protection Relay Testing & Configuration, relay Coordination & Fault Analysis, testing & Commissioning of HV/EHV equipment, GIS / AIS Substations, SCADA / SAS Systems, Transformer Testing, SAT / FAT Activities, Energization & Shutdown Procedures

12. Experience with Omicron, CPC100, Megger, Primary Injection Kits, and relay testing tools

13. Strong knowledge of SEC, IEC, IEEE and utility standards

14. SEC project experience is mandatory

15. SEC Approval / SEC Certified / MV Issuer Approval is highly preferred

16. C1 Certification is considered a major advantage

    Preferred Background

    Candidates with experience in: SEC utility projects, transmission & Distribution, EPC contractors specialized in substations, Power grid infrastructure projects