Assistant Resident Engineer - Electrical Substation Protection

Job title
Assistant Resident engineer – Electrical Substation Protection

Location(s)
UAE

Ready to engineer your positive impact?
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer
Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.

We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.

We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.
Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.
We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission
As Protection Engineer in our Transmission & Distribution division, you will be responsible for reviewing, validating, and supervising protection schemes, calculations, and testing activities in accordance with TRANSCO and OETC standards. You will play a key role in ensuring reliable and secure protection systems for substations and transmission networks.

Your key responsibilities

• Review CTs & VTs requirements as per the Single Line Diagram (SLD) and verify sizing calculations.
• Review Protection & Metering Diagrams (PMD) to ensure compliance with OETC philosophy and standards.
• Review Block Logic Diagrams (BLD) for accuracy and operability.
• Verify relay lists against TRANSCO documentation and standards.
• Coordinate with CRP (Control & Relay Panel) builders and review scheme drawings to match requirements.
• Review relay setting calculations to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Represent TRANSCO during protection testing activities and witness tests.
• Coordinate with TRANSCO protection staff for necessary approvals and testing processes.

We would love to hear from people with

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (approved by Saudi Council of Engineers or equivalent GCC authority).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical protection engineering.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge of TRANSCO/OETC standards for protection systems.
• Skilled in CT/VT design, relay protection schemes, and testing supervision.
• Experienced in coordinating with utilities, contractors, and OEMs.

Your soft skills

• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Strong coordination skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in resolving technical issues.

Preference

• Candidates with prior TRANSCO approval will be highly preferred.

Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.