Instrumentation & Control Engineer (6M Sharjah then Abu Dhabi, site visits to KSA expected)

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE's clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

To lead the instrumentation and control (I&C) technical stream of renewable energy power projects with a focus on:

1. Solar PV
2. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
3. Biofuel Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) Plant
4. 33/132kV Substations
5. Transmission Lines
6. Reverse Osmosis Plant
7. Sewage Treatment Plant

Throughout all aspects of the project lifecycle on an isolated grid. This includes managing the energy automation/SCADA/RTU/EMS/ADMS and OT-ICS Cyber Security of all projects. Cover instrumentation and control aspects of Masdar projects and assets:

1. Screening and due diligence (DD) of projects proposed to Masdar at various project phases relating to I&C aspects.
2. Performing engineering activities.
3. Preparation of I&C related chapters in Request for Proposal (RfP) and tender documents.
4. RFP bid evaluation regarding I&C aspects.
5. Participation and support to EPC contracts and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) evaluation and negotiations regarding I&C aspects.

Qualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering or any other related field.
2. Master's Degree in Engineering is an asset.

Preferred Experience:

1. 8-10 years of engineering experience within the power sector with basic exposure to solar PV and other infrastructure related projects (preferably with an EPC contractor, engineering firm or OEM).
2. Experienced in software and hardware of SCADA.

Job-Specific Skills:

1. Knowledge of integration and system level test IEDs, Gateway & SCADA Systems.
2. Strong knowledge of engineering principles.
3. Knowledge of traditional energy industry.
4. Decent communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment.
5. Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team.
6. Able to negotiate and influence.
7. Project management skills and planning and organizing skills.

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion. Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen. Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.