EMS Engineer

Who we are

Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company, part of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany), specialising in complex power system challenges. Our goal is to provide high-quality solutions for the challenges of the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team of experts offer strategic, technical, and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission, as well as a range of specialist solutions to a diverse and international client base in the power sector.

Elia Grid International has offices in Belgium, Germany, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Malaysia and Canada.

Your function

EGI wishes to reinforce its team working on Smart Grids Design & Digitalization. We are seeking a highly experienced EMS Engineer to join our Control Center Modernization team. The ideal candidate shall bring over 10-15 years of hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of EMS applications including SCADA, Network Applications, Generation Applications, and Dispatcher Training Simulators (DTS). This role involves system modelling, tuning, data validation, and coordination with multiple stakeholders for real-time and study-based power system operations.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Operate and maintain EMS applications, including:
• EMS (Network/Generation-related applications)
• SCADA and DTS Systems
• Perform system tuning, application performance review, and database configuration updates.
• Lead or contribute to modelling for network, generation units, and SCADA integration.
• Participate in the commissioning of substations and ensure signal point lists (SPL) are correctly mapped and verified.
• Conduct technical evaluations of vendor proposals/designs for EMS upgrades or expansions.
• Provide training and support to control room operators on EMS functions and best practices.
• Analyze system frequency response and recommend frequency correction dead bands and generator droop settings
• Support FAT/SAT activities for generation and SCADA applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless EMS integration with broader control center infrastructure.
  

Your responsibilities will be decided based on your competencies and expertise and will be discussed during your interviews with managers.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Power Systems or related field; Diploma in Automatic Control is a plus;
• 10+ years of EMS experience;
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills;
• Experience with AGC, Economic Dispatch, Reserve Monitoring, and Load Forecasting tools;
• Fluent in English;
  
  

What we offer

• Permanent contract;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities;
  
  

At EGI, we value diversity and inclusion. We are firmly committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our organization, from recruitment to professional development. We believe that diverse teams are more creative, innovative, and high-performing. Join us to contribute to an environment where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and fulfilment.

Choose EGI and help us guide the worldwide power sector into a future of clean and sustainable energy, smarter and more flexible grids, decentralised production and HVDC systems that span across seas and land to interconnect countries, regions, and different energy markets for the benefit of generations to come.

Location

Riyadh – Mobility required: 30% worldwide (willingness to travel abroad for international assignments depending on the business development or project needs).

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