Electrical Engineer - Protection Relays

About the role

Hudson Manpower is recruiting an Electrical Engineer in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, focused on protection relays. The successful candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and about six years of experience in electrical projects, installation, protection relay testing and commissioning, with hands-on work on GE, ABB and SEL relay systems.

Key responsibilities

• Execute electrical engineering projects, including installation, testing and commissioning.
• Test, configure and commission GE, ABB and SEL protection relays.
• Verify relay settings, protection logic, trip circuits and interlocking functions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in protection and control systems.
• Support installation, inspection and commissioning of electrical equipment and protection panels.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients and site personnel.
• Prepare and review testing reports, commissioning records and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical standards and site safety procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Six years of relevant experience in electrical projects, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Practical experience in protection relay testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Good understanding of electrical protection systems, relay coordination and control circuits.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.