Protection Engineer – Line & Transformer Differential

Our client a global technology leader is seeking a skilled Protection Engineer to join their dynamic electrical engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in line differential and transformer differential protection schemes, and a solid understanding of modern protection relays and substation automation systems.
KM (Kahramaa) approval will be considered a significant advantage.

Job Title: Protection Engineer – Line & Transformer Differential (KM Approved Preferred)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (12 months) (Extendable)
Salary: 13,000 QAR per month

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and test protection schemes for transmission and distribution systems.
• Perform relay settings coordination, fault analysis, and system protection studies.
• Implement and commission line differential and transformer differential protection systems using numerical relays.
• Conduct end-to-end testing, relay logic verification, and protection performance evaluations.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, reports, and protection drawings.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and utility authorities (especially Kahramaa) for protection scheme approvals and inspections.
• Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of existing protection systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in protection engineering, with proven work on line and transformer differential protection.
• Strong knowledge of relay manufacturers such as Siemens.
• Hands-on experience with relay configuration and testing tools (e.g., Omicron, Doble, or Megger).
• Familiar with IEC 61850, SCADA integration, and protection coordination principles.
• KM (Kahramaa) approval is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Please note that applicants should answer the pre-screening questions to be considered for this position.

THOSE WHO CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY SHOULD APPLY. REGRETTABLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: QAR13,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working as a Protection Engineer?
• Do you have hands-on experience with line differential protection systems?
• Do you have experience with transformer differential protection and relay configuration?
• Are you familiar with relay testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger?
• Do you currently hold a KM (Kahramaa) approval?
• Are you available to join immediately? If not, what is your notice period?
• Do you accept the salary on offer?
• Do you have a valid QID and transferable visa?