Senior Project Engineer📣 إعلان

About ETAP Software

ETAP Software delivers innovative software solutions for electrical systems, empowering customers to make informed decisions across the entire lifecycle of their projects. The company supports digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping clients prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and maintain resilience through a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Role: Senior Project Engineer

ETAP Software is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its team in Dhahran. This full-time position involves comprehensive project engineering, serving as a technical lead, and overseeing site commissioning activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing site acceptance tests according to client specifications, preparing detailed site reports, and conducting communication point-to-point testing with various electrical equipment using standard communication protocols. Additionally, the role includes testing and demonstrating SCADA, PPC, and MGC applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Power System Expert in electrical Protection and Control Systems.
• Monitor and distribute site teamwork progress in accordance with customer commissioning schedules.
• Develop, implement, test, and troubleshoot communication systems, leveraging experience in IP networking, UDP/TCP/IP, switching, routing, firewalls, gateways, and GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G modems.
• Coordinate and execute Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), provide validation support, conduct customer training, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct and supervise field installation of new or retrofit equipment, and prepare instructional installation documents for clients and project teams.
• Implement and design SCADA Software based on customer specifications.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of SCADA Software Applications.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for SCADA/PPC/MGC/SPM systems, ensuring client satisfaction and project compliance.
• Provide on-site customer training for commissioned systems.
• Conduct strategic planning and analysis for both short-term and long-term project commissioning.
• Act as a Site Engineer for meetings and coordination with all equipment suppliers and clients.
• Prepare schedules and reports, ensuring work alignment with the Site Engineer Team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instrument, Electronic & Telecommunication, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of working experience in Renewable Solar SCADA and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in site commissioning.

Essential Technical Skills

• Technical proficiency in multiple communication protocols, including Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP, and IEC 60870-50-104.
• Experience with SCADA and PPC commissioning specifically within the renewable energy field.
• Knowledge of Renewable SCADA Solar Performance Monitoring Systems.
• Familiarity with Weather Monitoring Systems and forecasting systems for both short-term and long-term applications.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and requires active participation in site-based activities. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, equipment suppliers, and clients to ensure successful project execution and compliance with all requirements.