Protection Engineer Siprotec 5

Job Title: Protection Engineer (SIPROTEC 5 Relay Testing)

Location: Mesaieed, Qatar
Job Type: Full time 6 months contract (extendable)
Working Days and Hours: Saturday to Thursday, 12 hour shifts including 1 hour lunch break

Job Summary:

Our client a multinational leader in power distribution and electrical solutions is seeking an experienced Protection Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in protection relay testing and commissioning, specifically Siemens SIPROTEC 5 relays. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing, configuration validation, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protection systems for MV/HV substations and power distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and commissioning of Siemens SIPROTEC 5 protection relays
• Carry out secondary injection testing and functional testing of protection schemes
• Verify relay configuration, logic, and settings as per approved protection coordination
• Conduct end-to-end testing including breaker trip/close circuit checks
• Perform protection testing for functions such as:
• Overcurrent & Earth Fault (OC/EF)
• Differential protection
• Distance protection
• Transformer protection
• Feeder protection
• Verify interlocks, alarms, indications, and SCADA signals (if applicable)
• Support site energization activities and resolve technical issues during commissioning
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, and handover documentation
• Coordinate with clients, project teams, and OEM engineers during commissioning

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in protection relay testing and commissioning
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens SIPROTEC 5
• Experience using relay test kits such as OMICRON / Megger / similar
• Ability to read and interpret protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and SLDs
• Knowledge of IEC standards and electrical safety procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, reporting, and communication 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, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in protection engineering / relay testing?
• Have you tested and commissioned Siemens SIPROTEC 5 protection relays?
• Do you have any experience with protection relays testing SIMOCODE?
• How soon can you join should you be selected for this position?
• Are you available to work in Mesaieed site for 6months (extendable) project?
• Do you have a valid QID?
• What is your salary expectations for this role?