Job description

The Field Protection Engineer role at Siemens in Abu Dhabi focuses on testing, commissioning, and validation of advanced protection and automation systems within high-voltage power transmission and substation environments. The position is part of the Smart Infrastructure Digital Grid – Energy Automation & Protection team and involves working on Siemens protection platforms including SIPROTEC 4, SIPROTEC 5, and Reyrolle systems. The engineer is responsible for executing factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), preparing technical documentation, commissioning procedures, and test protocols for protection and automation systems. The role requires strong expertise in IEC 61850 communication standards, GOOSE messaging, and substation automation architecture, including configuration of SCD, ICD, and CID files, as well as control logic development using BCPU/BCU systems. The engineer performs advanced protection testing using OMICRON equipment and Test Universe software, covering functions such as distance protection, line differential, transformer differential, busbar protection, and reactor protection systems. Responsibilities include fault analysis, root cause investigation, and technical troubleshooting of HV and substation protection schemes. The role also involves delivering technical presentations, supporting customer interactions, and contributing to continuous improvement of protection systems. The position requires working in international project environments across the Middle East, collaborating with utilities and global engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient energy infrastructure operation.