Protection Engineer - Saudi National

AtkinsRéalis has an exciting full-time career opportunity for a Protection Engineer with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the electrical and P&C design of HVDC, power systems, transmission & distribution lines, substations, and power station projects. The role is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced consulting environment with excellent career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the design team to prepare the following deliverables / provide the following services (non-exhaustive list):

• Prepare the conceptual design of the complex projects.

• Carry out/ review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.

• Develop/ review technical specifications, drawings, and standards of equipment/ projects.

• Review the design basis memorandum, and detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables according to project requirements.

• Be an integral part of the delivery of accurate and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications to meet good engineering practices.

• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.

• Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support the project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution

• A minimum of eight (10) years of relevant industry experience.

• Eligibility for registration with a Professional Order of Engineers.

• Knowledge of modern power systems, power system protection, and transmission & distribution system

• Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution systems

• Experience in developing and reviewing protection and control schematics for distance, differential, and feeder over current and other common protections and major substation equipment.

• Experience in relay setting calculations and coordination.

• Experience in SVC, Series Compensation, and/or HVDC converter stations is an asset.

• Client-focused, highly autonomous, and able to work under pressure.

• Team player with great interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Fluency in English language, both spoken and written. Additional languages will be considered an asset.

About AtkinsRéalis 

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.