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Within Smart Infrastructure, we combine Digital Power Distribution and Digital Building Technologies to create connected systems that make buildings, energy networks, and industries more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.\nOur solutions help cities grow smarter, energy systems operate more reliably, and communities thrive. By joining our Digital Grid - Energy Automation & Protection team, you will contribute directly to the transformation of critical power infrastructure across the region.\nThis role offers an excellent opportunity for engineers from around the world to gain international experience, work on large-scale power transmission projects, and develop their expertise with some of the most advanced protection and automation technologies in the industry.\nYour Role - International, Challenging, and Impactful\nAs a Field Protection Engineer, you will be based in Abu Dhabi and work on testing and commissioning of Siemens Protection & Automation systems across the UAE and the wider Middle East region.\nYou will collaborate with global teams, utilities, and customers to ensure the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.\nKey Responsibilities\nTesting & commissioning of Protection and Automation systems for Siemens projects\nPreparation of SAT / FAT protocols and technical documentation\nConducting Pre-FAT / FAT activities with customers for protection panels (AVR, LIBBP, HIBBP, TIP etc.)\nPreparing commissioning procedures including method statements, work permits and testing protocols\nSupporting product feedback, approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives\nDelivering technical presentations to customers and stakeholders\nPerforming fault analysis and root cause investigations on protection systems\nYour Profile - Technical Expertise Meets Global Mindset\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, or Electrical & Communication Engineering\n3-5 years’ experiencein Protection & Automation commissioning\nExperience in multicultural project environments\nExperience in substation protection systems in the Middle East or international markets is a strong advantage\nHands-on experience with protection and automation systems including:\nSiemens protection platforms such as SIPROTEC 4 / SIPROTEC 5 / Reyrolle\nKnowledge of Power Quality and Substation Automation systems\nStrong understanding of IEC 61850 communication, GOOSE applications, and relay configuration tools\nExperience with control logic creation (BCPU / BCU) and configuration files (SCD / ICD / CID)\nKnowledge of industrial communication protocols used in protection systems\nTesting & Commissioning Expertise\nAdvanced experience with OMICRON test equipment and Test Universe (TU 4.20 or higher)\nTesting modules including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, State Sequencer, Ramping, Transplay, and OCC files\nExperience with HV transmission protection schemes including:\nLine Distance Protection\nLine Differential Protection\nTransformer Main & Backup Protection\nBusbar Protection (Low / High Impedance)\nAdditional Technical Exposure\nStability testing for line differential protection using CMGPS kits\nTesting of transformer, shunt reactor, and series reactor differential protection\nFamiliarity with modern digital substation technologies such as Process Bus and RTU integration\nWhat We Are Looking For\nSelf-motivated engineers with a strong problem-solving mindset\nAbility to work effectively in international project teams\nStrong communication and customer interaction skills\nFluency in English\nWhy Join Siemens in the UAE\nInternational project exposure across the Middle Eastand join a multicultural engineering team\nBuild your global career with one of the world’s leading technology companies\nLive and work in Abu Dhabi - one of the most dynamic and safe cities in the region\nWhat else do you need to know?\nAs a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. 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