Senior Engineer - Testing & Commissioning

STRATEGIC

• Support successful delivery of ETIHADWE substation automation and SCADA projects.
• Ensure compliance with ETIHADWE technical specifications, standards, and commissioning procedures.
• Contribute to utility digitalization initiatives through implementation of modern SCADA, RTU, IEC 61850, and telecom technologies.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, resource forecasting, and commissioning strategy development.
• Promote standardization, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement in automation and communication systems.OPERATIONAL

• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and energization activities for SCADA, SCMS, RTU, Gateway, Telecom, HMI, and Automation Systems in ETIHADWE substations.
• Perform RTU database engineering, I/O mapping, signal allocation, and point configuration.
• Configure and commission RTU systems including ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and equivalent utility-approved platforms.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot IEC 61850 MMS, GOOSE, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 60870-5-101, Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Perform integration of Protection Relays, BCUs, Energy Meters, Disturbance Recorders, GPS Clocks, HMIs, and SCADA Gateways.
• Execute FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point-to-Point Testing, End-to-End Testing, Interoperability Testing, Signal Validation, Interlock Verification, and Redundancy Testing.
• Commission SCMS systems for 132/11kV and 33/11kV substations including server, workstation, gateway, networking, and HMI systems.
• Configure and verify communication redundancy schemes including PRP, HSR, RSTP, Dual LAN, and redundant IEC104 communication channels.
• Perform SCADA integration with ETIHADWE Control Centres and Master SCADA Systems.
• Execute telecom system testing and commissioning including MPLS-TP, OTN, SDH, Ethernet Switches, Fiber Optic Networks, IP/MPLS Nodes, and 48V DC Systems.
• Conduct time synchronization testing using GPS Clock, NTP, SNTP, and IRIG-B systems.
• Review SCADA architecture drawings, telecom schematics, signal lists, network topology, FDS documents, and interface drawings.
• Lead troubleshooting activities related to communication failures, protocol issues, gateway integration, and network performance.
• Participate in substation energization, cutover, migration, and live network integration activities.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, testing reports, punch lists, as-built documentation, and handover dossiers.
• Coordinate with ETIHADWE engineers during witness testing, inspections, and final acceptance activities.
• Ensure compliance with ETIHADWE cybersecurity requirements and utility communication standards.
• Maintain commissioning records, engineering registers, inspection reports, and testing documentation.PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Provide technical leadership to Commissioning Engineers, Telecom Engineers, SCADA Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors.
• Allocate daily commissioning activities and monitor progress against project schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers on SCADA, RTU, IEC 61850, and telecom systems.
• Conduct toolbox talks, technical briefings, and safety awareness sessions.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support competency development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.PRODUCT/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Identify opportunities to improve SCADA system performance, network reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Recommend design optimization and value-engineering solutions for automation and communication systems.
• Support implementation of new technologies in RTU, SCMS, cybersecurity, and utility communication networks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring technical issues.
• Contribute to development of commissioning standards, testing procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Drive first-time-right commissioning philosophy and defect reduction initiatives.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in SCADA, RTU, SCMS, Telecom, and Substation Automation Projects.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in utility substation projects within UAE/GCC.
• Proven experience in ETIHADWE, FEWA, DEWA utility projects.
• Hands-on experience with ABB RTU560, Siemens SICAM A8000, ZIV RTU, IDS RTU, and utility SCADA systems.
• Extensive experience with IEC 61850, IEC104, IEC101, Modbus, DNP3, and SCADA communication networks.
• Experience in FAT, IFAT, SAT, Point-to-Point Testing, End-to-End Testing, and Energization Activities.
• Experience in commissioning of 33/11kV, 132/11kV, and higher voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of ETIHADWE SCADA, Telecom, and Substation Automation requirements.
• Experience coordinating with utility clients, consultants, OEMs, and subcontractors.