Job Profile: Junior Field Protection Engineer – Join Siemens in Abu Dhabi (International Opportunity) Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Build Your International Career with Siemens At Siemens, we believe the future of energy lies in intelligent, digital infrastructure. 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. Our solutions help cities grow smarter, energy systems operate more reliably, and communities thrive. This 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. Your Role – International, Challenging, and Impactful As a Junior 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. You will collaborate with global teams, utilities, and customers to ensure the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Key Responsibilities - Testing & commissioning of Protection and Automation systems for Siemens projects - Preparation of SAT / FAT protocols and technical documentation - Conducting Pre-FAT / FAT activities with customers for protection panels (AVR, LIBBP, HIBBP, TIP etc.) - Preparing commissioning procedures including method statements, work permits and testing protocols - Supporting product feedback, approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives - Delivering technical presentations to customers and stakeholders - Performing fault analysis and root cause investigations on protection systems Your Profile – Technical Expertise Meets Global Mindset - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, or Electrical & Communication Engineering - 2–3 years’ experience in Protection & Automation commissioning - Experience in multicultural project environments - Experience in substation protection systems in the Middle East or international markets is a strong advantage Hands-on experience with protection and automation systems including: - Siemens protection platforms such as SIPROTEC 4 / SIPROTEC 5 / Reyrolle - Knowledge of Power Quality and Substation Automation systems - Strong understanding of IEC 61850 communication, GOOSE applications, and relay configuration tools - Experience with control logic creation (BCPU / BCU) and configuration files (SCD / ICD / CID) - Knowledge of industrial communication protocols used in protection systems Testing & Commissioning Expertise - Advanced experience with OMICRON test equipment and Test Universe (TU 4.20 or higher) - Testing modules including Distance, Line Differential, Transformer Differential, State Sequencer, Ramping, Transplay, and OCC files - Experience with HV transmission protection schemes including: - Line Distance Protection - Line Differential Protection - Transformer Main & Backup Protection - Busbar Protection (Low / High Impedance) Additional Technical Exposure - Stability testing for line differential protection using CMGPS kits - Testing of transformer, shunt reactor, and series reactor differential protection - Familiarity with modern digital substation technologies such as Process Bus and RTU integration What We Are Looking For - Self-motivated engineers with a strong problem-solving mindset - Ability to work effectively in international project teams - Strong communication and customer interaction skills - Fluency in English Why Join Siemens in the UAE 🌍 International project exposure across the Middle East and join a multicultural engineering team 📈 Build your global career with one of the world’s leading technology companies 🏙 Live and work in Abu Dhabi – one of the most dynamic and safe cities in the region What else do you need to know? As 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. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference. Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.