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Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer Jobs in Doha at Anotech Energy
ALTEN Group is a world leader in Engineering and Technology consulting services providing outsourced Engineering, R&D, and IT Services for different industries such as Transportation, Defence, Energy and Security with 55,000 engineers in nearly 35 countries. ANOTECH is the subsidiary of the Group delivering ALTEN’s Engineering Services in Middle East and Asia.
As a Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer, your role will be focused on the effective technical delivery of Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, and Power Management System (PMS) projects. You shall demonstrate a proactive, customer-focused approach, taking ownership of engineering, design, integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities for digital substations, industrial automation systems, and critical power infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:
· Implement Substation Automation and SCADA technical solutions for utility, oil & gas, and data center projects using approved hardware and software platforms.
· Prepare technical submittals including system architectures, communication network diagrams, control philosophies, I/O lists, FAT/SAT procedures, engineering drawings, bill of materials, method statements, O&M manuals, and training documentation.
· Design, configure, test, and commission SCADA platforms including the organisation’s EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO) and Power SCADA Operation (PSO).
· Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC applications using Schneider’s Quantum, M340, M580, and Siemens S7 PLCs.
· Implement and validate Power Management System (PMS) functions including Load Shedding, Load Sharing, Generator Synchronization, and Power Monitoring.
· Configure and commission IEC 61850-based Substation Automation Systems and integrate Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Protection Relays, RTUs, and Energy Meters.
· Configure and troubleshoot communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, and OPC.
· Design, configure, and validate industrial network architectures utilizing PRP, HSR, RSTP, VLANs, and Industrial Ethernet technologies.
· Configure and troubleshoot industrial networking equipment such as Hirschmann and Siemens managed switches.
· Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), site commissioning, and system performance validation activities.
· Perform system troubleshooting and root cause analysis for SCADA, PLC, communication, networking, and field device-related issues.
· Integrate third-party systems including protection relays, energy management systems, metering systems, and distributed control systems.
· Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, commissioning workshops, and project progress reviews.
· Support implementation of OT Cybersecurity requirements in accordance with IEC/ISA 62443 and Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) concepts.
· Configure and support cybersecurity components including Firewalls, IDS, Syslog Servers, and Windows Domain Administration.
· Produce site reports, commissioning reports, technical documentation, and project close-out deliverables.
· Ensure all engineering risks, technical issues, and project concerns are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately.
· Work closely with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, project managers, and third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
· Ensure compliance with project safety requirements, method statements, risk assessments, and health & safety regulations.
Essential Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
· Minimum of 2–8 years of relevant work experience in Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, Power Management Systems (PMS), Industrial Automation, or Protection & Control Systems.
· Strong hands-on experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO) or Power SCADA Operation (PSO).
· Experience with Schneider Quantum, M340, M580, and/or Siemens S7 PLCs.
· Proven experience with IEC 61850 Digital Substations, Protection Relays, IED integration, and RTU systems.
· Strong understanding of Load Shedding, Load Sharing, and Power Management Systems (PMS).
· Experience with industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, and OPC.
· Hands-on experience with industrial networking technologies including PRP, HSR, RSTP, VLAN, and Industrial Ethernet architectures.
· Experience configuring and troubleshooting Hirschmann or Siemens industrial switches.
· Strong experience in system design, engineering, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting of SCADA and Substation Automation Systems.
· Knowledge of OT Cybersecurity concepts, IEC/ISA 62443 standards, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).
· Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
· Flexible to travel frequently and work on long-term site assignments.
Pay: QAR10,000.00 – QAR15,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Title: Substation Automation & SCADA Engineer
Company: Anotech Energy
Location: Doha
