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SCADA & Telecommunication Engineer – Substation Jobs in Dubai at PoweChina JIANGXI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO LTD Dubai Branch
Job Title: SCADA & Telecommunication Engineer – HV/EHV Substation
Job Type: Full-time
Number of Openings: 1
Location: UAE / Middle East & Africa Projects
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SCADA & Telecommunication Engineer to lead the design, system integration, and commissioning of SCADA, substation automation, and telecommunication systems for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) AIS/GIS Substation projects across the UAE and the broader MEA region.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Surveys & Input Data Collection: Conduct field surveys and gather input data for SCADA, substation automation, and telecom systems during bidding, basic design, and detailed engineering stages.
- System Design & Architecture: Design complete SCADA, substation automation, and telecommunication systems for HV/EHV substations.
- Documentation & Drawings: Develop SCADA/communication system architectures, RTU/BCU/IED interfaces, signal/I/O lists, block diagrams, and fiber optic network drawings.
- Interface Coordination: Coordinate system interfaces among protection relays, IEDs, Bay Control Units (BCUs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SCADA, and master control center systems.
- Protocol & Network Integration: Support IEC 61850-based substation automation integration, teleprotection communication channels, and equipment schedules/cable schedules for all SCADA and telecom systems.
- Testing & Commissioning: Review vendor technical submissions and actively participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system integration, and site commissioning.
Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in substation SCADA, automation, and telecommunications.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of SCADA, RTU, BCU, IEDs, fiber optic networks, and primary/secondary system interfaces.
- Standards & Protocols: Strong working knowledge of IEC 61850 and Protection & Control interfaces.
- Testing Skills: Proven track record in FAT, SAT, and multi-vendor system integration.
- Language: Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with utility communication protocols such as IEC 60870-5-101 / 104, DNP3, or MODBUS.
- Hands-on experience with equipment from major OEMs (Siemens, Hitachi Energy/ABB, Schneider Electric, GE).
- Prior project experience with UAE / GCC power utilities (e.g., DEWA, TAQA/TRANSCO, SEWA, EtihadWE).
Work Location: In person
Title: SCADA & Telecommunication Engineer – Substation
Company: PoweChina JIANGXI ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CO LTD Dubai Branch
Location: Dubai
