SCMS Engineer – 400kV Substation (Saudi National)
Join Omexom Saudi a worldwide organization with strong values : trust, autonomy, entrepreneurial mindset, responsibility, and solidarity.
Omexom operates in Saudi Arabia with a strong specialization in transmission and substations. They handle EPC contracts (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and offer advanced inspection and maintenance services to ensure high reliability and minimal downtime.
💡 Our expertise
We provide turnkey solutions across the entire project lifecycle, with deep specialization in:
- High-voltage transmission systems
- Substation construction and upgrades
- Maintenance strategies to reduce outages
🌍 Backed by the strength of the VINCI Energies network and its brands Omexom delivers agile, locally adapted, and high-performance solutions, embracing a culture of sustainable innovation.
📍 Location: Remote Project Sites, Saudi Arabia
🏢 Project Type: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) – 400kV Substation
📅 Employment Type: Full-Time – Site-Based During Construction Phase
🔍 Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled SCMS Engineer to support the implementation of Substation Control and Monitoring Systems for a 400kV substation EPC project in Saudi Arabia. This position is ideal for a Saudi National with a background in electrical engineering, control systems, or industrial automation, and a keen interest in substation automation technologies. The role requires on-site presence during the construction phase, with assignments in remote and isolated project locations.
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
- Nationality: Saudi (mandatory)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or Automation
- Specialization in Substation Automation, SCADA, or IEC 61850 is highly desirable
- Language: Proficiency in Arabic and English
- Mobility: Willingness to work in remote site locations for extended periods during construction
⚡ Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design review, configuration, and testing of SCMS components including:
- Bay Control Units (BCUs)
- Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- SCADA interfaces
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs)
- Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and construction teams to ensure proper installation and commissioning of control systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot data acquisition, event logging, and alarm systems during commissioning
- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, test results, and system performance
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and data integrity protocols for substation automation
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Familiarity with substation automation architectures and SCADA systems
- Basic knowledge of communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, etc.)
- Understanding of electrical protection schemes and their interface with control systems
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Adaptability to remote site environments and hands-on field work
Why join us ?
🧬 Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility
Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!
🚀 A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up
🏫 Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group
🙏🏼 Close and supportive management
💶 Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan
🥇 Pride in shared achievements
☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)
🦺 Commitment to the health and safety of our employees
👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA
- Department
- Omexom Saudi
- Role
- Design & Processes
- Locations
- Al Khobar
- Contract type
- Permanent contract
- Experience
- Beginner
- Reference
- VEOG-SAUDI-SCMS
- Région
- Eastern Province
- Department
- Dammam
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