Job Vacancies in Saudi Arabia – Electrical Protection & Testing Engineer 2026
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in protection relays, testing, and commissioning? A leading company in Saudi Arabia (Oil & Gas / Power sector) is urgently hiring skilled professionals for long-term roles in electrical protection and commissioning.
This is a high-demand opportunity for candidates with expertise in relays from major manufacturers and hands-on testing of high-voltage equipment.
Available Positions & Requirements
1. Electrical Control Protection Engineer
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years
- Key Skills & Responsibilities:
- In-depth knowledge of protection relays from various manufacturers (ABB, Siemens, GE, Alstom, Schneider, SEL, etc.)
- Configuration and testing of Distance, Line Differential, Generator, Transformer, Bus Bar, Motor, Bay Control Unit, incoming/outgoing feeders relays
- Testing of Electromechanical, Static, Digital & Numerical relays using advanced secondary injection test kits
- Analyzing customer applications and designing protection & control schemes as per specifications
- Basic knowledge of CT/VT/Breaker/Transformer testing
2. Electrical Testing Engineer & Commissioning Engineer
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years
- Key Skills & Responsibilities:
- Testing and commissioning of all electrical equipment from 415V to 400kV systems (AIS & GIS)
- Testing of CTs, VTs, Meters, Circuit Breakers, Earth Switches, Disconnector Switches, Transformers, MCBs
- Pre-commissioning testing of simple relays (Over Current, Earth Fault, Under/Over Voltage functions)
- Numerical relay testing
- Auxiliary Relay testing
- Bus Bar testing (IR Value, Contact Resistance, Stability Testing)
Eligibility Criteria
- Relevant engineering degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Proven experience in protection, testing, and commissioning in power systems / substations / Oil & Gas
- Gulf/Saudi experience highly preferred
- Age: Preferably 28–50 years (standard for KSA roles)
- Valid passport ready for immediate deployment
How to Apply :
Interested candidates should immediately send their updated CV/Resume along with supporting documents (experience certificates, educational certificates, passport copy, recent photos) to ksa22.smc@gmail.com
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