Job Description

We are currently hiring for the position of SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control – Substation Automation System) for a prestigious Saudi National Grid project

Position Details

• Role: SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control)

• Location: Saudi Arabia

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in SAS Design & Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Review project input data received from Sales and identify design gaps/conflicts

• Prepare base design and detailed engineering documents for Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

• Manage design submissions and approvals with clients and stakeholders

• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers throughout the design lifecycle till FAT & SAT

• Handle procurement of SAS components, vendor evaluation, and technical negotiations

• Configure and design SCADA/HMI systems (Zenon or equivalent)

• Engineering and integration of IEDs, BCUs, gateways, Ethernet switches, firewalls, NTP servers, etc.

• Work with communication protocols such as:

  • IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE)

  • IEC 60870-5-101/104

  • DNP3, Modbus

• Implement and configure network redundancy protocols (RSTP, PRP, HSR) and time synchronization (SNTP, PTP)

• Lead technical activities for SAS design, engineering, and system integration

• Support and conduct FAT, IFAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning activities

• Ensure proper handover of as-built drawings, documentation, and SCADA database backups

• Work on OT cybersecurity systems (Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus, NMS, Backup systems, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with Saudi National Grid SAS standards (TES, TCS, TMSS specifications)

• Support SAS prequalification and prototype design for National Grid projects

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong experience in Substation Automation System (SAS) Design & Engineering

• Proven exposure to Saudi National Grid / Utility projects

• Hands-on expertise in:

  • SCADA/HMI design

  • Protection & Control IED configuration

  • SAS system integration

• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation communication protocols

• Experience in end-to-end SAS project execution (Design → FAT → SAT → Handover)

• Ability to handle technical documentation and stakeholder coordination independently

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Communication / Computer Engineering

• Certifications such as CCNA / CCNP / MCP / MCTS will be an added advantage

If you have strong experience in SAS design and are looking for an international opportunity, we would like to connect with you.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Expertise in SCADA systems (Zenon preferred)

• Strong knowledge of power system protection, automation, and control systems

• Experience with network devices & industrial communication systems

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills