protection systems engineer

Johnson Controls

<div>What you will do
The Project Engineer &ndash; Fire Protection is a key role directly reporting to Project Manager for Middle East region. You will be based in Qatar and will be a part of a growing team and be responsible for driving the growth of business for JCI-Tyco.
You will be supporting the Project management team in execution of projects. As a member of this team, you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to support the team with the pre-sales/estimation.
How you will do it
As an experienced Project Engineer, you need to have in-depth experience and knowledge in designing and execution of Fire Fighting systems solutions involving Fire Protection (water Based systems), Gas Suppression, Sprinklers, Foam and Alarm systems primarily for Oil &amp; Gas Sector.
As a Project Engineer, you will recommend upgrades or system improvements on maintained system as required and prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects, monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications and you will interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
What we look for
Required
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering or Similar Discipline from a reputable university.</li><li>
MMUP/ UPDA and Qatar Civil Defense Department Certification (QCDD) is mandatory.</li><li>
Minimum of 6-8 years project experience in execution of Fire Protection projects in Oil &amp; Gas sector.</li><li>
Comprehensive knowledge of Water Deluge Spray system, Foam System, Clean Agent system.</li><li>
Knowledge of relevant NFPA codes.</li><li>
Review of P&amp;ID, GA drawings, piping layout and ensuring compliance with relevant project specifications.</li><li>
Preparing data sheets, technical submittals, IOM manuals etc.</li><li>
Review QC procedures, co-ordination with QA/QC department.</li><li>
Preparing Installation Method statements, FAT/SAT, commissioning procedures.</li><li>
Initiate and respond to contractual issues during project execution.</li><li>
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of Project Cost management, revenue generation and invoicing to customers.</li><li>
Solid organizational skills include attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.</li><li>
Good interpersonal, negotiation, labour management and influencing skills.</li><li>
Work experience in ME (UAE or Oman / Kuwait / Qatar) Oil &amp; Gas Industry.</li><li>
Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions.</li><li>
Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use</li><li>
Fluency in the English language is essential and excellent mail etiquettes</li><li>
Decision Making Skills</li><li>
Having Middle East Driving License</li></ul></div>

Project Engineer - Fire Protection Systems

Al Pheniq 7

Job SummaryThe Fire Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and authority requirements. The role ensures that all fire-fighting and fire alarm mechanical systems are safe, compliant, and fully operational.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, review, and implement fire protection systems, including firefighting (sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel, FM200, clean agent systems) and related mechanical components.</li><li>Review project drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with NFPA, UAE Fire &amp; Life Safety Code, Civil Defense, and international standards.</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines (MEP).</li><li>Supervise installation works on-site and ensure quality, safety, and adherence to approved drawings and methods.</li><li>Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of fire protection systems and prepare reports.</li><li>Liaise with Civil Defense and other authorities for approvals, inspections, and final certification.</li><li>Prepare material submittals, method statements, shop drawings, and technical documents.</li><li>Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and provide engineering solutions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.</li><li>Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting and rectifying system faults when required.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;7 years of experience in fire protection systems (construction or facilities management).</li><li>Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, UAE Fire Code, and Civil Defense regulations.</li><li>Experience with fire fighting systems design, installation, and commissioning.</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD and basic engineering software.</li><li>Good communication and coordination skills.</li><li>Civil Defense approval/certification (preferred).</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Technical and analytical skills</li><li>Problem-solving ability</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Team coordination and leadership</li><li>Time management and reporting skills</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Mechanical Engineer (FIRE)

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

<div>As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:<ul><li>
Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.</li><li>
Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.</li><li>
Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.</li><li>
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables.</li></ul> 
This job might be for you if:<ul><li>
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline</li><li>
5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and *focus area practices and philosophies.</li><li>
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications</li><li>
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications</li><li>
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area</li><li>
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Engineer in Training certificate</li><li>
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience</li><li>
Project engineering experience</li><li>
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software</li></ul>
Focus Area = Automation<ul><li>
Automation = software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.</li></ul>
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
<ul><li>We&rsquo;re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.</li><li>
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.</li><li>
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.</li><li>
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
</li><li>Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.</li></ul>
Pay Range
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Project Engineer I $97,000 - 144,000 per year. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.</div>

Project Engineer I - Automation

<div>Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
1. Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. and related SEL products. 
2. Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems. 
3. Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety. 
4. Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications. 
5. Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables. 
6. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 
7. Understand. Create. Simplify. 
8. Other duties as assigned. 
 
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
2+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. practices and philosophies
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% based on focus area
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s) 
Preferred Qualifications 
Engineer in Training certificate 
Electrical utility, industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience 
Project engineering experience 
Working knowledge of Vision or other project management tracking software</div>

Specialist I - Commissioning

<div>As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:<ul><li>
Possesses, understands and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of power system automation and related SEL products.</li><li>
Train and assist customers with the creation, design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.</li><li>
Complete and implement assigned work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.</li><li>
Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.</li><li>
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables</li></ul>
This job might be for you if:<ul><li>
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline</li><li>
Min 5-7 years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices. practices and philosophies</li><li>
Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications</li><li>
Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology and protective relay applications</li><li>
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 80% based on focus area</li><li>
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills</li></ul>
Location
Bahrain - Manama
Why SEL?
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
Top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
Wellbeing benefit like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide
Pension contribution
Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility
Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.</div>

Project Engineer II - Automation

Hitachi Energy

<div>
 
 The opportunity
 
 
 
 Performing remote or on-site service activities for protection systems in transmission and distribution substations in accordance with customer requirements and ensuring timely, cost-effective solutions in accordance with standard processes, procedures, and safety guidelines.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Driving service sales and business development activities across assigned countries and market segments (e.g., Utilities, Power Generation, Oil &amp; Gas, EPCs, Industrial clients).
 </li>
 <li>
 Performing relay testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at client substations. Possess knowledge of structured programming, communication techniques, and protocols for Hitachi Energy relays and familiarity with other relays manufacturers is preferable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshooting system protection problems and schemes effectively and understanding different protection and communication schemes and supervising the installation and commissioning of automation systems, ensuring full compliance with standards and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate expertise in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in substations up to 400 kV voltage level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in power stations and refinery environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Training site operators in the use of works and ensure site-specific manuals and documentation are available before handover and are highly familiar with interlocking schemes and gas tripping schemes across all voltage levels from 380 V to 400 kV.
 </li>
 <li>
 Consult with clients or their representatives to determine their needs and priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide written procedures for switching, energization, isolation methods for testing, commissioning, and maintenance work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate and oversee substation technicians and electricians, and serve as project manager, serve as the primary customer contact for specific projects, maintain a professional presentation when dealing with employees, clients, and suppliers and be well-versed in technical and safety precautions when working in live substations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Possess leadership skills and the ability to lead, supervise, and assign work to the protection team and unnecessary outages while working in Brownfield substations or on any type of energized equipment and experience in troubleshooting electrical parts for various types of switchgear.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Your background
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in using testing and diagnostic equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to interpret and work from electrical drawings and schematics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and time management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
 
 
 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time &ndash; balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
 
 
 Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
</div>

Field Service Engineering Specialist Professional

<div>
 
 The opportunity
 
 
 
 Join a team that specializes in providing remote and on-site services for protection systems in transmission and distribution substations, ensuring solutions that are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with customer expectations. Our work adheres to industry-standard processes, safety protocols, and best practices&mdash;delivering reliability and excellence every step of the way.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Driving service sales and business development activities across assigned countries and market segments (e.g., Utilities, Power Generation, Oil &amp; Gas, EPCs, Industrial clients).
 </li>
 <li>
 Performing relay testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at client substations. Possess knowledge of structured programming, communication techniques, and protocols for Hitachi Energy relays and familiarity with other relays manufacturers is preferable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Troubleshooting system protection problems and schemes effectively and understanding different protection and communication schemes and supervising the installation and commissioning of automation systems, ensuring full compliance with standards and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate expertise in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in substations up to 400 kV voltage level.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems for all equipment in power stations and refinery environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Training site operators in the use of works and ensure site-specific manuals and documentation are available before handover and are highly familiar with interlocking schemes and gas tripping schemes across all voltage levels from 380 V to 400 kV.
 </li>
 <li>
 Consult with clients or their representatives to determine their needs and priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide written procedures for switching, energization, isolation methods for testing, commissioning, and maintenance work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate and oversee substation technicians and electricians, and serve as project manager, serve as the primary customer contact for specific projects, maintain a professional presentation when dealing with employees, clients, and suppliers and be well-versed in technical and safety precautions when working in live substations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Possess leadership skills and the ability to lead, supervise, and assign work to the protection team and unnecessary outages while working in Brownfield substations or on any type of energized equipment and experience in troubleshooting electrical parts for various types of switchgear.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Your background
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in using testing and diagnostic equipment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to interpret and work from electrical drawings and schematics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and time management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
 
 
 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time &ndash; balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
 
 
 Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
</div>

Field Service Engineering Specialist " Protection engineer" Professional

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