Field Protection Engineer UAE

524422

01-Oct-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Customer Services

Job Profile:
Field Protection Engineer – Join Siemens in Abu Dhabi (International Opportunity)

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Build Your International Career with Siemens

At Siemens, we believe the future of energy lies in intelligent, digital infrastructure. Within Smart Infrastructure, we combine Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Technologies to create connected systems that make buildings, energy networks, and industries more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.

Our solutions help cities grow smarter, energy systems operate more reliably, and communities thrive. By joining our Digital Grid – Energy Automation & Protection team, you will contribute directly to the transformation of critical power infrastructure across the region.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for engineers from around the world to gain international experience, work on large-scale power transmission projects, and develop their expertise with some of the most advanced protection and automation technologies in the industry.

Your Role – International, Challenging, and Impactful

As a Field Protection Engineer, you will be based in Abu Dhabi and work on testing and commissioning of Siemens Protection & Automation systems across the UAE and the wider Middle East region.

You will collaborate with global teams, utilities, and customers to ensure the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing & commissioning of Protection and Automation systems for Siemens projects
• Preparation of SAT / FAT protocols and technical documentation
• Conducting Pre-FAT / FAT activities with customers for protection panels (AVR, LIBBP, HIBBP, TIP etc.)
• Preparing commissioning procedures including method statements, work permits and testing protocols
• Supporting product feedback, approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Delivering technical presentations to customers and stakeholders
• Performing fault analysis and root cause investigations on protection systems

Your Profile – Technical Expertise Meets Global Mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering , Electronics, or Electrical & Communication Engineering
• Experience in multicultural project environments
• Experience in substation protection systems in the Middle East or international markets is a strong advantage

Hands-on experience with protection and automation systems including:

• Siemens protection platforms such as SIPROTEC 4 / SIPROTEC 5 / Reyrolle
• Knowledge of Power Quality and Substation Automation systems
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850 communication, GOOSE applications, and relay configuration tools
• Experience with control logic creation (BCPU / BCU) and configuration files (SCD / ICD / CID)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols used in protection systems
• Advanced experience with OMICRON test equipment and Test Universe (TU 4.20 or higher)
• Testing modules including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, State Sequencer, Ramping, Transplay , and OCC files
• Experience with HV transmission protection schemes including:
• Line Distance Protection
• Line Differential Protection
• Transformer Main & Backup Protection
• Busbar Protection (Low / High Impedance)

Additional Technical Exposure

• Stability testing for line differential protection using CMGPS kits
• Testing of transformer , shunt reactor , and series reactor differential protection
• Familiarity with modern digital substation technologies such as Process Bus and RTU integration

What We Are Looking For

• Self-motivated engineers with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work effectively in international project teams
• Strong communication and customer…