Engineer - Testing and commissioning
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
STRATEGIC Support the successful delivery of ETIHADWE substation automation and telecommunication projects by ensuring compliance with utility standards, project schedules, and contractual requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Strategic
- Support the successful delivery of ETIHADWE substation automation and telecommunication projects by ensuring compliance with utility standards, project schedules, and contractual requirements.
- Contribute to digitalization and automation initiatives through implementation of modern SCADA, RTU, and telecom technologies.
- Participate in project planning, resource forecasting, risk identification, and mitigation activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to telecom network reliability, cybersecurity, and system performance.
- Promote engineering best practices and standardization across telecom and automation projects.
Operational
- Execute installation, testing, commissioning, and integration activities for SCADA, RTU, telecom, and substation automation systems in ETIHADWE substations.
- Configure, test, and troubleshoot communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 101, Modbus, DNP3, and TCP/IP.
- Perform RTU, IED, HMI, Gateway, and communication equipment integration with control centers and substations.
- Execute FAT, SAT, interoperability testing, point-to-point testing, signal validation, interlock verification, and synchronization checks.
- Coordinate installation and commissioning of telecom systems including MPLS-TP, OTN, SDH, Ethernet, Fiber Optic Networks, and 48V DC Systems.
- Review telecom and SCADA drawings, signal lists, architecture diagrams, FDS, cable schedules, and technical submittals.
- Support engineering reviews and technical evaluations of vendor and subcontractor submissions.
- Coordinate with ETIHADWE representatives, consultants, vendors, and project teams to obtain approvals and resolve technical issues.
- Monitor site progress and ensure completion of telecom and SCADA activities within approved project schedules.
- Prepare commissioning procedures, testing reports, as-built documentation, and handover dossiers.
- Troubleshoot communication failures, network issues, and system integration challenges during project execution and operational phases.
- Ensure compliance with ETIHADWE standards, project specifications, cybersecurity requirements, and quality procedures.
- Participate in energization activities and provide technical support during system cutovers and migration works.
- Maintain project records, testing documentation, inspection reports, and engineering registers.
People Management
- Provide technical guidance and support to Telecom Technicians, Commissioning Technicians, and subcontractor personnel.
- Coordinate daily site activities and monitor workforce productivity.
- Support training and knowledge transfer initiatives for project team members.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, and project procedures.
Product/Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve telecom network performance, system reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Recommend design enhancements and value-engineering solutions for telecom and SCADA systems.
- Support implementation of digital engineering tools and automation initiatives.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring technical issues.
- Contribute to standardization of telecom, RTU, and automation engineering practices.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in SCADA, Telecom, RTU, and Substation Automation Projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Utility Substation Projects within UAE/GCC.
- Proven experience in ETIHADWE/FEWA utility projects.
- Hands-on experience with IEC 61850, IEC 104, Modbus, RTU integration, and telecom network commissioning.
- Experience in FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
- Experience coordinating with utility clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Strong understanding of ETIHADWE substation communication and automation requirements.
- IEC 61850 Engineering and Configuration Training.
- SCADA / RTU System Certification preferred.
- Fiber Optic Installation and Testing Certification preferred.
- MPLS-TP / Telecom Network Certification preferred.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certification preferred.
- Project Management Certification preferred.
- Valid UAE Driving License preferred.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Al Ghurair
Service Advisor
Dubai, UAE
About Us Al Ghurair Investment is one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, with operations in seven distinct industry sectors: foods, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility
Category Manager
Dubai, UAE
Job Description To procure and manage all Insurance Policies / activities / tasks for Al Ghurair Investments & Business Units and act as subject matter expert in all insurance related areas including keeping track of ins
Senior Engineer - Testing & Commissioning
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description STRATEGIC Support successful delivery of ETIHADWE substation automation and SCADA projects. Ensure compliance with ETIHADWE technical specifications, standards, and commissioning procedures. Contribute
Draftsman
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description A Draftsman is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, plans, and layouts based on specifications provided by engineers, architects, or designers. These drawings are used for construction, m
Civil Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Civil Engineer to plan, design, and oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, buildings, bridges, and water systems. The i
Customer Experience Agent
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Interact with Internal/External Customers to provide information for the queries raised, to register a Services request and to respond on the status of request or complained raised or registered. Strategi
Analyst - Contract
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Strong leadership skills, the ability to manage workflows, mentor junior staff, and ensure the team operates efficiently and aligns with the company's strategic objectives Responsibilities In this role,
Cleaner
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description The Cleaner will be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition, and will perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, cleaning and stocking restrooms, was
Service Advisor
Dubai, UAE
Category Manager
Dubai, UAE
Senior Engineer - Testing & Commissioning
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Draftsman
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Civil Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Customer Experience Agent
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Analyst - Contract
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleaner
Abu Dhabi, UAE