Automation & Control Engineer (SAS)

Client of Hudson Manpower

We are currently hiring for the position of SAS Design Engineer (Automation & Control Substation Automation System) for a prestigious Saudi National Grid project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project input data received from Sales and identify design gaps/conflicts

• Prepare base design and detailed engineering documents for Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

• Manage design submissions and approvals with clients and stakeholders

• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and customers throughout the design lifecycle till FAT & SAT

• Handle procurement of SAS components, vendor evaluation, and technical negotiations

• Configure and design SCADA/HMI systems (Zenon or equivalent)

• Engineering and integration of IEDs, BCUs, gateways, Ethernet switches, firewalls, NTP servers, etc.

• Work with communication protocols such as:

  • IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE)

  • IEC 60870-5-101/104

  • DNP3, Modbus

• Implement and configure network redundancy protocols (RSTP, PRP, HSR) and time synchronization (SNTP, PTP)

• Lead technical activities for SAS design, engineering, and system integration

• Support and conduct FAT, IFAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning activities

• Ensure proper handover of as-built drawings, documentation, and SCADA database backups

• Work on OT cybersecurity systems (Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus, NMS, Backup systems, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with Saudi National Grid SAS standards (TES, TCS, TMSS specifications)

• Support SAS prequalification and prototype design for National Grid projects

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong experience in Substation Automation System (SAS) Design & Engineering

• Proven exposure to Saudi National Grid / Utility projects

• Hands-on expertise in:

  • SCADA/HMI design

  • Protection & Control IED configuration

  • SAS system integration

• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation communication protocols

• Experience in end-to-end SAS project execution (Design FAT SAT Handover)

• Ability to handle technical documentation and stakeholder coordination independently

Required Skills

• Expertise in SCADA systems (Zenon preferred)

• Strong knowledge of power system protection, automation, and control systems

• Experience with network devices & industrial communication systems

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills