Senior Engineer - Testing & Commissioning
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About the Role
Al Ghurair is hiring a Senior Engineer for Testing & Commissioning of ETIHADWE substation automation and SCADA projects. The role requires leading installation, testing, and commissioning of SCADA, RTU, IEC 61850, and telecom systems.
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Responsibilities
- Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and energization activities for SCADA, SCMS, RTU, Gateway, Telecom, HMI, and Automation Systems in ETIHADWE substations
- Perform RTU database engineering, I/O mapping, signal allocation, and point configuration
- Configure and commission RTU systems including ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and equivalent utility approved platforms
- Configure, test, and troubleshoot IEC 61850 MMS, GOOSE, IEC 60870 5 104, IEC 60870 5 101, Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, and TCP/IP communication protocols
- Perform integration of Protection Relays, BCUs, Energy Meters, Disturbance Recorders, GPS Clocks, HMIs, and SCADA Gateways
- Execute FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point to Point Testing, End to End Testing, Interoperability Testing, Signal Validation, Interlock Verification, and Redundancy Testing
- Commission SCMS systems for 132/11kV and 33/11kV substations including server, workstation, gateway, networking, and HMI systems
- Configure and verify communication redundancy schemes including PRP, HSR, RSTP, Dual LAN, and redundant IEC104 communication channels
- Perform SCADA integration with ETIHADWE Control Centres and Master SCADA Systems
- Execute telecom system testing and commissioning including MPLS TP, OTN, SDH, Ethernet Switches, Fiber Optic Networks, IP/MPLS Nodes, and 48V DC Systems
- Conduct time synchronization testing using GPS Clock, NTP, SNTP, and IRIG B systems
- Review SCADA architecture drawings, telecom schematics, signal lists, network topology, FDS documents, and interface drawings
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in SCADA, RTU, SCMS, Telecom, and Substation Automation Projects
- Minimum 7 years of experience in utility substation projects within UAE/GCC
- Proven experience in ETIHADWE, FEWA, DEWA utility projects
- Hands on experience with ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and utility SCADA systems
- Extensive experience with IEC 61850, IEC104, IEC101, Modbus, DNP3, and SCADA communication networks
- Experience in FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point to Point Testing, End to End Testing, and Energization Activities
- Experience in commissioning of 33/11kV, 132/11kV, and higher voltage substations
- Strong knowledge of ETIHADWE SCADA, Telecom, and Substation Automation requirements
- Experience coordinating with utility clients, consultants, OEMs, and subcontractors
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Strategic
- Support successful delivery of ETIHADWE substation automation and SCADA projects.
- Ensure compliance with ETIHADWE technical specifications, standards, and commissioning procedures.
- Contribute to utility digitalization initiatives through implementation of modern SCADA, RTU, IEC 61850, and telecom technologies.
- Participate in project planning, risk management, resource forecasting, and commissioning strategy development.
- Promote standardization, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement in automation and communication systems.
Operational
- Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and energization activities for SCADA, SCMS, RTU, Gateway, Telecom, HMI, and Automation Systems in ETIHADWE substations.
- Perform RTU database engineering, I/O mapping, signal allocation, and point configuration.
- Configure and commission RTU systems including ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and equivalent utility approved platforms.
- Configure, test, and troubleshoot IEC 61850 MMS, GOOSE, IEC 60870 5 104, IEC 60870 5 101, Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, and TCP/IP communication protocols.
- Perform integration of Protection Relays, BCUs, Energy Meters, Disturbance Recorders, GPS Clocks, HMIs, and SCADA Gateways.
- Execute FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point to Point Testing, End to End Testing, Interoperability Testing, Signal Validation, Interlock Verification, and Redundancy Testing.
- Commission SCMS systems for 132/11kV and 33/11kV substations including server, workstation, gateway, networking, and HMI systems.
- Configure and verify communication redundancy schemes including PRP, HSR, RSTP, Dual LAN, and redundant IEC104 communication channels.
- Perform SCADA integration with ETIHADWE Control Centres and Master SCADA Systems.
- Execute telecom system testing and commissioning including MPLS TP, OTN, SDH, Ethernet Switches, Fiber Optic Networks, IP/MPLS Nodes, and 48V DC Systems.
- Conduct time synchronization testing using GPS Clock, NTP, SNTP, and IRIG B systems.
- Review SCADA architecture drawings, telecom schematics, signal lists, network topology, FDS documents, and interface drawings.
People Management
- Provide technical leadership to Commissioning Engineers, Telecom Engineers, SCADA Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors.
- Allocate daily commissioning activities and monitor progress against project schedules.
- Mentor junior engineers on SCADA, RTU, IEC 61850, and telecom systems.
- Conduct toolbox talks, technical briefings, and safety awareness sessions.
- Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support competency development and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Product/Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve SCADA system performance, network reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Recommend design optimization and value engineering solutions for automation and communication systems.
- Support implementation of new technologies in RTU, SCMS, cybersecurity, and utility communication networks.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring technical issues.
- Contribute to development of commissioning standards, testing procedures, and engineering best practices.
- Drive first time right commissioning philosophy and defect reduction initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in SCADA, RTU, SCMS, Telecom, and Substation Automation Projects.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in utility substation projects within UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience in ETIHADWE, FEWA, DEWA utility projects.
- Hands on experience with ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and utility SCADA systems.
- Extensive experience with IEC 61850, IEC104, IEC101, Modbus, DNP3, and SCADA communication networks.
- Experience in FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point to Point Testing, End to End Testing, and Energization Activities.
- Experience in commissioning of 33/11kV, 132/11kV, and higher voltage substations.
- Strong knowledge of ETIHADWE SCADA, Telecom, and Substation Automation requirements.
- Experience coordinating with utility clients, consultants, OEMs, and subcontractors.
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