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Protection Engineer – Kahramaa LOA Approved
Job Description
Our client, a global leader committed to engineering excellence and the advancement of safety and reliability, is seeking a skilled Protection Engineer with valid Kahramaa LOA approval for a 3-month contractual assignment in Doha, Qatar. The role involves protection system engineering, relay testing, commissioning, and fault analysis within an industrial / utility environment, ensuring full compliance with Kahramaa, IEC, and IEEE standards.
Responsibilities
- Execute protection relay testing, commissioning, and configuration as per Kahramaa standards
- Review and validate protection coordination studies and relay settings
- Perform fault analysis and evaluate relay performance and disturbance records
- Support substation protection schemes (HV/MV/LV)
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and client engineering teams
- Ensure all activities comply with Kahramaa, RLIC, and HSE regulations
- Prepare technical reports, test results, and commissioning documentation
- Participate in shutdowns, energization, and emergency restoration activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in power system protection
- Valid Kahramaa LOA (Letter of Authorization) – Mandatory
- Proven experience with numerical relays (ABB, Siemens, Schneider, GE, SEL, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with OMICRON or equivalent relay test kits
- Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, and Kahramaa protection standards
- Prior experience in utilities, substations, industrial plants, or oil & gas projects