Company Description:
PROTECTION AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SERVICES (PACS) is a Qatar-based company specializing in power system protection and control services. Led by a highly experienced technical team with decades of expertise in transmission, distribution, substation automation, and system fault analysis, PACS focuses on EHV, HV, MV, and LV networks,Dedicated to advanced power system activities, including maintenance,Pre-commissioning,Fault rectification. PACS supports commercial and industrial clients with services such as protection relay settings, load flow and short circuit studies, system troubleshooting, and remedial action proposals. The company has contributed to many major projects in Qatar, including work for Qatar Foundation, FIFA stadiums, leading hotels, universities, medical facilities, and large-scale infrastructure developments.

Role Description:
The Protection Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Doha. The Protection Engineer will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing protection schemes for EHV, HV, MV, and LV systems, including relay settings and coordination studies. Day-to-day tasks include performing protection system maintenance, pre-commissioning and end-to-end testing, fault analysis, and preparing technical reports and documentation. The role involves supporting substation and industrial electrical system, troubleshooting substation equipment and protection issues. The Protection Engineer will collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical networks and participate in site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
Strong knowledge of power system protection principles, relay coordination, and fault analysis for EHV, HV, MV, and LV networks.
Experience with protection relay configuration, testing, and commissioning, including pre-commissioning, end-to-end testing, and final trip tests.
Proficiency in substation industrial electrical system control and monitoring.
Knowledge of power system studies, including load flow, short circuit analysis, and power quality assessment.
Familiarity with troubleshooting of substation plant equipment protection systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced qualifications or certifications in power system protection an advantage.
Relevant experience in utility, industrial, or consultancy environments, preferably within the Middle East or similar power system context.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report writing skills, with attention to detail and safety standards.
Ability to work on-site in Doha, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders