Testing & Commissioning Engineer (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Witness and oversee all Testing & Commissioning activities at the site in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety procedures during all phases of commissioning.
• Follow and maintain the Commissioning System Documentation (CSD) filing system.
• Inspect and verify the installation and operation of substation equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers).
• Perform and witness testing of protection relays, including configuration, logic, and functional testing.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Conduct or support electrical fault analysis, including interpretation of event and disturbance records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and client representatives to resolve technical issues on-site.
• Support documentation handover and ensure alignment with quality and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proven experience working with substation equipment and protection relay systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS); IEC 61850 is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fault analysis and root cause identification techniques.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and electrical testing standards.
• Experience working in large-scale infrastructure or utility projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.