Protection Testing Engineer – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

About the role

Siemens is seeking a Protection Testing Engineer to join its Smart Infrastructure Customer Service division in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. You will work on digital power distribution projects, testing and commissioning protection relays and switchgear for medium‑ and low‑voltage applications.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4 and Reyrolle protection relays.
• Handle ABB, GE and SEL protection relays.
• Test and maintain medium‑voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests, CB timing).
• Test and maintain low‑voltage switchgear (CT, VT, CR tests).
• Perform advanced protection function testing (busbar, distance, line/transformer differential).
• Troubleshoot HV, MV and LV electrical systems.
• Analyze faults and identify root causes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in protection testing and switchgear commissioning.
• Proven expertise with medium and low voltage switchgear and major protection relay vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Siemens SIPROTEC 5 & 4
• Reyrolle protection relays
• ABB, GE and SEL protection relays
• Medium‑voltage switchgear testing (CT, VT, CR, CB timing)
• Low‑voltage switchgear testing (CT, VT, CR)
• Advanced protection function testing (busbar, distance, line/transformer differential)
• HV, MV and LV electrical systems troubleshooting
• Fault analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge digital power distribution solutions.
• Professional development in a global, diverse environment.
• Contribution to sustainable and smart infrastructure projects.