732 Commissioning Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

SCADA FAT + Commissioning Engineer
Infrastructure Projects in Riyadh

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a qualified SCADA FAT + Commissioning Engineer to support a major infrastructure programme based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This long-term role is part of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team, responsible for overseeing the factory and site acceptance testing, integration, and commissioning of SCADA and control systems across water infrastructure projects.

About the Company
Our client is a well-established multinational consultancy with decades of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Middle East and globally. Known for its high engineering standards and collaborative approach, the company provides technical, project management, and construction supervision services to public and private sector clients.

Role Overview
As SCADA FAT + Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing procedures, witnessing factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and ensuring the full integration and operational readiness of control and automation systems. You’ll coordinate closely with contractors, OEMs, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless commissioning and compliance with approved specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review FAT procedures and witness testing of PLC panels, RTUs, and SCADA servers
• Oversee SAT and commissioning of SCADA and field instrumentation systems
• Validate functional integration with flow meters, sensors, actuators, and control devices
• Coordinate loop checks, signal testing, and data communication protocols
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and client teams during commissioning
• Review and support commissioning method statements and documentation closeout
• Ensure adherence to approved control philosophies, cybersecurity standards, and interface protocols

Requirements

• BSc in Electrical, Automation, or Instrumentation Engineering with 7+ years of experience
  OR MSc in a related field with 5+ years of experience
• Hands-on experience in SCADA/PLC/RTU system commissioning
• Strong understanding of Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC protocols
• Experience in commissioning for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus)

Preferred

• Vendor certifications in SCADA/PLC platforms (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, ABB, GE)
• Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects in the Middle East
• Familiarity with FAT/SAT documentation and local authority processes

This position is Riyadh-based, but we welcome applications from qualified candidates across Saudi Arabia

We are looking for an experienced Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA) professional to join our commissioning team. As an ICA, you will be managing the Commissioning activities of various building construction and infrastructure projects throughout the design, construction and warranty phases. ICA will serve as the lead commissioning authority and lead or perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities as outlined in CIBSE Commissioning Manuals & ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline.

You will be accountable for providing technical expertise by reviewing the contractor’s plans, procedures and logic sequences.

ICA should have a proactive approach and anticipate issues based on your past Testing &Commissioning experience and proven experience in working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.

ICA will witness key testing hold points and maintain a dashboard of the progress onsite for the different stages of testing as required for various Green Building Certification systems such as LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, GSAS etc.

ICA will be liaising and coordinating with a substantial number of Design & Build packages including, civil and MEP facilities. The role requires to maintain a continuous coordination effort to bring all the project interfaces together as an integrated system.

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical engineering

• 13-15 years’ experience as the Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA)/Commissioning Authority (CxA) on numerous LEED or other Green Building Projects.

• A Commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE BCxP) / Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) / Commissioning Group (ACG) / Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). / NEBB

• Commissioning experience on new and existing building retrofits and in all project stages, including Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender,

• Construction, Close-out, Warranty, and Operational stages.

• Functioning effectively and efficiently on multiple projects and delegating tasks as appropriate, with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff and key stakeholders at all levels including a proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and contractors across multiple disciplines.

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Job Description

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. We are looking for an experienced Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA) professional to join our commissioning team. As an ICA, you will be managing the Commissioning activities of various building construction and infrastructure projects throughout the design, construction and warranty phases. ICA will serve as the lead commissioning authority and lead or perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities as outlined in CIBSE Commissioning Manuals & ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline.

Responsibilities

• You will be accountable for providing technical expertise by reviewing the contractor’s plans, procedures, and logic sequences.
• ICA should have a proactive approach and anticipate issues based on your past Testing & Commissioning experience and proven experience in working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
• ICA will witness key testing hold points and maintain a dashboard of the progress onsite for the different stages of testing as required for various Green Building Certification systems such as LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, GSAS etc.
• ICA will be liaising and coordinating with a substantial number of Design & Build packages including, civil and MEP facilities. The role requires maintaining a continuous coordination effort to bring all the project interfaces together as an integrated system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical engineering
• 13-15 years’ experience as the Independent Commissioning Agent (ICA)/Commissioning Authority (CxA) on numerous LEED or other Green Building Projects.
• A Commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE BCxP) / Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) / Commissioning Group (ACG) / Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). / NEBB
• Commissioning experience on new and existing building retrofits and in all project stages, including Concept Design, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Tender, Construction, Close-out, Warranty, and Operational stages.
• Functioning effectively and efficiently on multiple projects and delegating tasks as appropriate, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff and key stakeholders at all levels including a proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and contractors across multiple disciplines.

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. If working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application.

We offer competitive pay, first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, paid professional subscriptions, and other benefits. Join our global team of over 69,000 employees committed to making a difference in communities worldwide. Apply today to be part of our community and help create a better future for all.

About Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, Alfanar Projects has evolved into an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider. With a strong track record in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors, we work alongside governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that align with national priorities and long-term visions.

Our global workforce of 10,000+ professionals drives our mission to shape a more sustainable future, delivering impact-driven solutions across borders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing and commissioning (SEC approval preferred).
• Strong knowledge of power systems, protection relays, and high-voltage equipment.
• Proficiency in substation testing methodologies and commissioning procedures.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and risk assessment protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and commissioning of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection systems.
• Carry out testing of substation components such as Current Transformers (CT), Voltage Transformers (VT), Circuit Breakers (CBs), and Busbars.
• Review and validate technical documents, testing procedures, and commissioning plans.
• Conduct system validation, troubleshooting, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare technical submittals, detailed test reports, and system performance documentation.
• Collaborate with project engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth and timely execution of commissioning tasks.

University Degree - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a special subject of power transmission & distribution.

Any special Course/Training on the subject of Protection Relays Engineering & Application is desirable.

Fifteen (15) years of experience, of which Ten (10) years must be in Design, field application, project.

Site commissioning & testing of protection relays, electrical plant testing at electrical substations & transmission line projects.

Must have a good technical background with management skills and be well conversant with management reporting, records keeping, meetings, coordination, and correspondence. Should be well experienced in all subjects as per the following:

1. Protection & Testing & Commissioning of transmission equipment.
2. Power Transformer, Station Aux. Transformers, Earthing Transformer, Reactors (Shunt & Series).
3. Static Var Compensation equipment, Reactor Switching schemes with 1ph/3ph CBs.
4. Switch Gears, Circuit Breakers 3 Phase & 1 Phase, Isolators, Earth switches.
5. Local Control Cubicles for CBs, Isolators, Earth switches.
6. Double Busbar, Single Busbar, 1½ Breaker System, Busbar Earthswitches.
7. Voltage Transformers 1ph, 3 phase Routine Tests, Various Types, Classes, for Various Purposes.
8. Gas Insulated Switchgear Bays, 33 Switch Boards, 13.8kv Switch Boards.
9. Station Aux. AC Distribution, Auto Changeover Scheme, Station D.C Distribution.
10. Duplicate DC Supplies Changeover Scheme, Batteries, Battery Chargers.
11. Substation Earthing Grid, Outdoor Terminal Compounds, Structures.
12. Overhead Lines Termination, Cable Termination, Line Traps, Carrier Equipment.
13. Outdoor V.Ts. EMVT & CCVTs., Outdoor C.Ts Cable Ring C.Ts.
14. Aux. Equipment MK Boxes in Terminal Compound, Control Room Equipment, Various Control Panels, Relay Panels.
15. Pilot Wire Termination Boxes, Fault Recorder Panels, AVC Panels, Load Shedding Panels, ASE & ACSE Panels.
16. Control Cables Laying, Trays, Routing, Trenches, Safeguarding, Power Cables Routing Trenches, Supports, Safeguarding, Sheath Earthing.
17. Oil Filled Cables Pressure Gauges, Control Cabinets, Oil Pressure Tanks, Oil Piping.
18. Air Compressor Plants, Air Line Distribution to CBs.
19. Schematic Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Detailed Schematic Drawings.
20. Interfacing of various Plant items, principles of schematic Drawings, Various National Standards, Software based Drawings.
21. Records Keeping, Second Injection of Protection Relays.
22. Various Methods to Check Acceptance of Protection Relays at Substation Site.
23. Check Settings, Computerized Testing, Experience on Secondary Injection Test Sets of various manufacturers like Programma, Omicron, Multiamp (Hathway).
24. Devising Methods to Carry out specialized Tests, Devising Methods to Carry out Large Quantity Tests (Batch Testing).
25. Primary Injection of CTs (Current Transformers), Various Methods to Check all aspects of CTs Installation in Field.
26. All CT Related Tests, CT Switching Schemes, Verification of Correct Installation of Complete CT Scheme.
27. VT Tests (Voltage Transformers (EMVT & CCVT), Various Methods to Check all Aspects of V.T.s.
28. All VT Related Tests, Special Tests on CCVT (Outdoor Installation), EMVTs Outdoor & Indoor Installation.
29. Verification of Correct Installation of V.T. Scheme, C.B. Isolators, Earthswitches, LCC.
30. Various Methods to Check All Aspects of Individual Operations, Interlock Verifications, Operating Times.
31. Correlations of Aux. Contacts with Main Contacts, Travel, Use of Test Point for Primary Circuit at Earthswitches.
32. Antipumping, Autoreclose, Lockout Aspects of C.B.s, Switchsyn System Scheme for C.B. 3 Phase poles for Special Application - Switching of Reactors, Long transmission Lines, Large Power Transformers.
33. Various Control Wiring Scheme, LCC Functions, Fault & Disturbance Recorders.
34. All Aspects of Commissioning, Testing, Settings, Communications by Computer Interface & Remote Communications.
35. Data Retrieval, Storage, Editing, Analysis of Fault records, Pinpointing fault Locations on Long, Medium, Short Transmission Lines.
36. Use of Various Related Software.

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