Protection Engineer

About the job

Dar Engineering, a leading design and engineering consulting organization in Saudi Arabia engaged in power generation, electrical transmission and distribution, health care and high rise buildings, is currently seeking qualified and experienced protection engineers to support the department’s roles and responsibilities in power system protection. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the related protection engineering field or 10 years of experience in related fields such as commissioning, maintenance, or network operations, with strong expertise and technical knowledge in protection system studies and analysis.

Key responsibilities and deliverables

• Perform detailed fault analysis and evaluate power system performance during abnormal and fault conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive network studies to ensure protection coordination, system stability, and reliability.
• Carry out protection settings calculation and issuance for transmission and distribution systems, including substations, transformers, and feeders.
• Execute simulation and modeling using industry-standard software tools such as CAPE, ASPEN, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Review and verify protection schemes, logic diagrams, and configuration settings.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, SASO, SEC).
• Provide technical support for testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protection systems.
• Participate in design reviews, FAT, and SAT for protection and control systems.
• Review and approve vendor and contractor technical documentation and protection settings files.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper system integration and coordination.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, analysis documentation, and calculation records following project and company standards.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on power systems, high voltage, or electrical machines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in protection engineering or 10 years in related fields (commissioning, maintenance, or system operations).
• Solid understanding of protection schemes, relay coordination, and system behavior under fault conditions.
• Strong experience with protection settings calculation, short circuit studies, and network analysis.
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools such as CAPE, ASPEN, ETAP, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards including IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, SASO, SEC.
• Familiarity with major relay manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, SEL, Schneider, GE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and within a team.

Language proficiency requirements

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.

Knowledge and functional competencies

• Strong analytical skills for fault analysis, protection coordination, and settings review.
• Sound knowledge of relay protection, system studies, and transient analysis.
• Proficient in interpreting single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, and coordination curves.
• Ability to apply protection standards and guidelines effectively to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Competence in using testing and commissioning equipment for protection systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning and growth, and career advancement.
• Work with diverse and talented professionals from various backgrounds and colleagues, all guided by our leadership model.
• Friendly work environment where everyone shares positive vibes and is excited about the future.

Dar Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thank you for considering a career with us. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for further evaluation will be contacted. We encourage you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with Dar Engineering. Best of luck!

Company description

Dar Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise.