Company logo hidden

Project Engineer I - Automation

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 13 Nov 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $100k/yr*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The devices we make at the company are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts, make outages safer and shorter in duration, add cybersecurity, automation, and communication, and utilize cutting-edge technologies operating at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to perform faster.

Ready to apply for roles like this?

Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.

Unlock employer & apply directly

The company provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for a Project Engineer - Automation to provide technical support to customers. A successful candidate should have good experience in power system automation, commissioning, design, software, integration, and IEC61850 protocols. This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry.

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

  • Serve as technical lead and actively participate in complex project conceptual and detail design, execution, development, and support activities crossing multiple projects in two software, integration and automation, industrial controls, PLCs, industry protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, Modbus), Ethernet systems, protocol analyzers, and industry SCADA practices.
  • Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation systems.
  • Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
  • Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for the company equipment, services, and systems.

This job might be for you if you have:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline
  • 5+ years of power systems automation commissioning experience
  • Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control, integration and/or automation and communications applications
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally more than 70% based on focus area
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Location
Dubai - UAE

Why the company?
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

  • Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves, etc. to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility.
  • Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses, and engineering development programs (EDP).
  • Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership.
  • International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.
  • Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.

Pay Range Data
We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Apply Direct

Jobs you might like   View all jobs

About Power Systems Protection & Automation Company

Company details are hidden. Subscribe to view full company profile.

Independent company profile

Information about this company and its job listings is independently compiled by Zero Tax Jobs from publicly advertised opportunities. Zero Tax Jobs is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of this company.

Ready to apply for this role?

Apply Direct