Protection Testing Engineer - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

Protection Testing Engineer - Saudi Arabia/Jeddah

Siemens | Medina | Negotiable | Advanced (5-10 yrs)

Protection testing engineer – Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

Siemens strongly believes in the value of a Digital Portfolio; hence Smart Infrastructure combines Digital Power Distribution. Our Digital Portfolio will enable our customers to enjoy occupant’s intuitive buildings which are comfortable, safe, secure and energy efficient. Smart infrastructure from Siemens intelligently connects energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way we live and work. We work together with customers and partners to build an ecosystem that intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers to better use resources. It helps our customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainable development.

Join our Smart Infrastructure Customer Service division as a Protection testing Engineer and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow.

Your Role – International, Challenging and Future-Oriented!

• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4 and Reyrolle protection relays
• Handle ABB, GE, and SEL protection relays
• Test and maintain medium voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests, CB timing)
• Test and maintain low voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests)
• Perform advanced protection function testing (busbar, distance, line/transformer differential)
• Troubleshoot HV, MV, and LV electrical systems
• Analyze faults and identify root causes

Your Qualifications And Skills – Digital And Solid!

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or an equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proven technical expertise in medium and low voltage switchgear, including testing and commissioning, as well as protection relay testing (e.g., Siemens and other major vendors).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated skills in critical thinking, organization, communication, job coordination, creative thinking, programming, and leadership.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Note — This description focuses on role responsibilities and qualifications for the Protection Testing Engineer position in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We look for candidates who can contribute to Siemens’ digital infrastructure initiatives and support safe, reliable protection relays and switchgear.