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Alfanar Projects • Al Jubayl, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Role & seniority
Testing & Commissioning Engineer – HV/EHV Substations
Mid-seniority; on-site role; not suitable for LV/MV-only work
Stack/tools
HV/EHV testing across 220, 380, 400 kV (AIS/GIS), switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs/VTs, busbars, transformers
EHV protection platforms (ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider, SEL or equivalents)
Protection schemes: distance, line differential, transformer differential, busbar, OC/EF
SCADA/RTU, bay-level communications, BCU, SAS, GPS/IRIG-B time sync
IEC/IEEE/utility procedures; energization procedures; safety/permit-to-work
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead and execute HV/EHV substation testing & commissioning for primary equipment and secondary protection/control systems
Commission EHV protection/secondary systems, perform primary/secondary injections, end-to-end testing, coordination, and validation
Commission substation automation, SCADA/RTU, and communication links; manage energization sequences and grid-interface activities
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; ≥5 years in EHV substation testing/commissioning or maintenance
Hands-on experience with HV/EHV protection schemes and grid energization
Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and live-grid environments; ability to work on 220 kV and above substations
Nice-to-haves
Experience with transmission utilities or major EPCs; involvement in first energization of EHV substations
Electrical safety/commissio
Job Location: Saudi Arabia
🔹Job Title Testing & Commissioning Engineer – HV / EHV Substations (Substation Maintenance Engineers with strong testing exposure are encouraged to apply)
🔹 Job Purpose To lead and execute testing and commissioning activities for HV/EHV substations (220 kV / 380 kV / 400 kV), covering primary yard equipment, secondary protection & control systems, substation automation, and grid interface, ensuring safe energization in compliance with utility standards, IEC/IEEE codes, and project specifications. The role requires strong hands-on site experience across complete substation systems, not limited to individual equipment.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
🔹 Candidate Profile Mandatory Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 5 years of experience in EHV (220 kV / 380 kV / 400 kV) substation testing & commissioning or maintenance Proven hands-on experience with HV/EHV protection schemes and grid energization Strong understanding of transmission-level substations and live-grid environments Familiarity with IEC standards and utility procedures
Preferred / Added Advantage Experience working directly with transmission utilities or major EPC contractors Prior involvement in first energization of EHV substations or transmission bays Electrical safety / commissioning certifications (NEBOSH or equivalent) Experience in OHTL–substation interface commissioning
Note: This role is not suitable for LV/MV-only or plant-based engineers. Candidates must have direct experience on 220 kV and above HV/EHV substations.
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