Project and Automation Engineer

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Project and Automation Engineer

Location: ETAP DMCC, Residence Commissioning Engineer - Dubai

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About our company

ETAP (part of Schneider Electric) is the world’s leading developer of electrical software for power systems design, analysis, and real-time software solutions for infrastructure, building and industry.

ETAP is a merger of 3 companies: ETAP, IGE+XAO and ALPI. IGE+XAO is a renowned electrical engineering software provider, ALPI is a European leader in automated calculation, sizing and design software for electrical installations, and ETAP is a global leader in energy management and engineering solutions. The combination of ALPI and IGE+XAO with ETAP marks a significant collaboration between the three companies, establishing ETAP as the world’s leading electrical design and operations digital twin for infrastructure, building, industry and utilities.

The Job
In this role, you will be responsible for site commissioning, perform site acceptance test as per approved client format, prepare site report, conducting communication point to point testing with multiple electrical equipment’s on standard communication protocol. In addition, performing SCADA, DMS, ADMS application testing and demonstration.

Key Responsibilities

• Power System Expert in electrical Protection and Control System.
• Technical knowledge on multiple communication protocol such as Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP, IEC 60870-50-104
• Site Teamwork progress monitoring and distribution as per customer commissioning schedule.
• Develop, implement, test, and troubleshoot communication systems utilizing the experience of IP networking, UDP/TCP/IP, switching and routing, firewalls, gateways, GPRS/EDGE/3G/4G modems, etc.
• Co-ordinate and execute SAT, provide validation support and customer training, and ensure compliance with project requirements
• Conduct and supervise field installation of new or retrofit equipment and prepare instructional installation documents for clients and project teams.
• SCADA Software implementation and design as per customer specification.
• Testing and troubleshooting SCADA Software Application and fix it.
• Prepare, coordinate, execute factory and site acceptance test along with commissioning of SCADA/ADMS/DMS/SPM system to the client's satisfaction, provide on-site customer training, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Strategic Planning & analysis on short term and long-term project commissioning.
• SCADA and PPC Commissioning Experience in Renewable Field.
• Renewable SCADA Solar Performance Monitoring System Knowledge.
• Weather Monitoring System and forecasting system for small and long-term forecasting system.

Essential Requirements

• Graduate in Instrument/Electronic & Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in Renewable Solar SCADA and Oil & Gas
• Solar Power Plant Designer, Programming and Knowledge of power plant controller and Inverter.
• Power Management System Expert to manage multiple generators load sharing, load management, synchronization with grid and generator power.
• Sound knowledge of communication protocols such as MODBUS, PROFIBUS, DEVICENET, DNP-3, IEC-60870-5-101/103/104, OPC, Kepware and IEC-61850.
• Site Engineer for meeting & coordination works with all equipment suppliers and clients.
• Knowledge of Power System Protection Scheme and Wide Area Monitoring real time system
• Schedule, Report Preparation, and work alignment with Site Engineer Team.
• Expertise in the Automation and Electrical Protection System.
• Weather Monitoring System and forecasting system for small and long-term forecasting systems
• Renewable SCADA Solar Performance Monitoring System Knowledge.
• RDTS (Real Time Digital Simulation) testing with close loop control system in OPAL RT or other System.

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ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.