Senior SAS Engineer
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Job Title: Senior SAS Automation Engineer
Location: Saudi Arabia
Company: SBU of Abunayyan Holding Company
Experience: 6–10 Years
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior SAS Engineer with strong expertise in Substation Automation Systems (SAS), Protection & Control, SCADA/DCS integration, and IEC 61850 for substation and power grid projects. The role will be responsible for engineering design, system configuration, testing & commissioning, technical coordination, and site execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and submit SAS engineering designs for substation and power grid projects.
- Design, configure, test, and commission complete SAS architecture from field level to station and control-center level.
- Configure and test Protection & Control IEDs, including relays, RTUs, and bay controllers.
- Implement and troubleshoot IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and other protocols such as Modbus and DNP3.
- Integrate SAS with SCADA, DCS, EMS/Grid Management Systems.
- Conduct site surveys, technical assessments, and engineering data collection.
- Lead/support FAT, SAT, UAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover activities.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineering vendors, and technology partners for technical execution.
- Ensure appropriate cybersecurity practices across SAS, SCADA, and DCS networks.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, or related Engineering discipline.
- 6–10 years of relevant experience in SAS Automation, substation, power transmission, or grid projects.
- Strong expertise in Substation Automation, Protection & Control, SCADA, IEDs, and IEC 61850.
- Hands-on experience with SAS design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of power substations, transmission systems, and grid operations.
- Experience working with engineering consultants, customers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Technical Expertise:
SAS | IEC 61850 | Protection & Control | IEDs | SCADA | DCS | RTU | GOOSE | MMS | SV | Modbus | DNP3 | FAT | SAT | UAT | Testing & Commissioning
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