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Transmission Engineer - Advanced Power Systems Applications

Saudi Arabia Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Transmission Engineer - Power & Control Systems who will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance of energy management system applications. This role focuses on tuning and validating advanced functions such as State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, Optimal Power Flow, DTS, and AGC to deliver dependable results under real-time and study conditions.
  • Transmission Engineer - Advanced Power Systems Applications Expert
  • Leading Electricity Transmission System Operator in Saudi Arabia

About Our Client

Our client is the largest producer, transmitter and distributor of electrical energy in the Middle East and North Africa.

Job Description

* Optimize EMS applications such as State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, Optimal Power Flow, and AGC for accuracy and computational efficiency.

Analyze system behaviour, optimize computational parameters, and implement best practices to maintain high-quality outputs, supporting secure and efficient grid operations.

* Adjust parameters, convergence criteria, and thresholds to improve stability and speed

* Validate application outputs against operational scenarios and industry standards.

* Ensure integrity and accuracy of network models, telemetry, and measurement data.

* Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor application health and reliability.

* Provide support for real-time operational problems.

* Prepare tuning guidelines, performance reports, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

* Act as a subject matter expert for EMS application tuning and reliability.

* Recommend system enhancements to improve application robustness and scalability

The Successful Applicant

A successful Transmission Engineer - Power & Control Systems should have:

* Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree/PhD is a plus) in Electrical Engineering and Power Systems

* 15+ Years of hands-on experience with SCADA/EMS advanced applications in transmission Grid

* Proven track record in tuning and optimizing EMS applications such as:

o State Estimation

o Contingency Analysis

o Optimal Power Flow (OPF)

o Automatic Generation Control (AGC)

o DTS

o Etc.

* Strong understanding of power system operations, network modeling, and real-time control principles.

* Expert in GE e-terra AEMSPreferred Certifications:

* Power System & EMS Vendor Certifications

* GE Grid Solutions (e-terra) - EMS/SCADA Application Specialist

* IEEE Power System Analysis & Operations Certification

* Project Management Professional (PMP)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary + company benefits.
  • Opportunity to work in the leading Electricity Transmission System Operator in Saudi Arabia.
  • Challenging and rewarding projects with room for professional growth.
  • Supportive and professional work environment.



If you are a skilled Transmission Engineer - Power & Control Systems seeking a fulfilling role in Saudi Arabia , we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Guillermo Martinez
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6927830

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Saudi Arabia
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Guillermo Martinez
Job reference
JN-012026-6927830

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