Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Job description / Role

Job summary

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 seeking a highly skilled Testing & Commissioning Engineer with 3 to 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, specifically in substation and protection systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for witnessing and supporting all Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities on-site, ensuring technical accuracy, safety compliance, and proper documentation. This role requires hands-on experience with substation equipment, protection relays, and automation systems (SAS), as well as strong fault analysis capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Witness and oversee all Testing & Commissioning activities at the site in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety procedures during all phases of commissioning.
• Follow and maintain the Commissioning System Documentation (CSD) filing system.
• Inspect and verify the installation and operation of substation equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers).
• Perform and witness testing of protection relays, including configuration, logic, and functional testing.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Conduct or support electrical fault analysis, including interpretation of event and disturbance records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate commissioning records, test reports, and issue logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and client representatives to resolve technical issues on-site.
• Support documentation handover and ensure alignment with quality and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 to 10 years of relevant experience in Testing & Commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proven experience working with substation equipment and protection relay systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS); IEC 61850 is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fault analysis and root cause identification techniques.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and electrical testing standards.
• Experience working in large-scale infrastructure or utility projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.