Overview
Automation & Control Engineer SAS Saudi National Grid Project Jobs in Dammam, Saudi Arabia at Hudson IT and Manpower
We are currently hiring for the position of SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control – Substation Automation System) for a prestigious Saudi National Grid project
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Experience: Minimum 5+ years in SAS Design & Engineering.
Position Details
- Role: SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control)
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in SAS Design & Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- 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:
- 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
Mandatory Requirements
- Strong experience in Substation Automation System (SAS) Design & Engineering
- Proven exposure to Saudi National Grid / Utility projects
- Hands on expertise in:
- 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
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Communication / Computer Engineering
- Certifications such as CCNA / CCNP / MCP / MCTS will be an added advantage
Required Skills
- 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
If you have strong experience in SAS design and are looking for an international opportunity, we would like to connect with you.
Title: Automation & Control Engineer SAS Saudi National Grid Project
Company: Hudson IT and Manpower
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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