Automation & Control Engineer (SAS) | Saudi National Grid Project

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.

• Role: SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control)

  
  
  

• Location: Saudi Arabia

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• 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

  
  
  

• 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

  
  
  

• 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.

• 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