# Application Design Engineer - Testing & Comissioning

> AIS · Nasr City, Egypt (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-27

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

### Role Overview

We are seeking a Protection Application Design Engineer to join our team, responsible for the design, configuration, and commissioning of IED protection parameters, including logic, communication, and protection settings, for complex international technical projects.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Define the optimal IED type to meet client requirements in accordance with protection schemes and project specifications.
-   Implement and validate LV/MV protection settings.
-   Develop and commission Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) logic.
-   Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of protection relays.
-   Design and implement complex logic functions within IEDs to meet customer requirements.
-   Configure communication IED descriptions (CID files) for integration with internal and external SCADA systems.
-   Define and configure IP and Ethernet networks between connected devices.
-   Support tendering activities by estimating engineering efforts and man-hours.
-   Provide site commissioning support, including integration with Electrical Distribution Switchgear (ED SWGR) and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
-   Prepare technical documentation and provide technical and commercial support related to protection engineering activities.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

-   Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical distribution, energy automation, protection systems, or commissioning.
-   Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 103, and similar standards.
-   Advanced knowledge of protection IEDs, including Schneider Electric solutions (VAMP, SEPAM, MICOM, Easergy, Tesys) and other vendors such as ABB, Siemens, and SEL.
-   Experience with power metering devices, relay programming, and commissioning of advanced protection relays.
-   Proven experience with GOOSE messaging and SCD file configuration.
-   Strong understanding of ANSI/IEEE Standard Device Function numbers.
-   Experience preparing communication files for SCADA systems and performing signal and loop testing with EMCS and switchgear.
-   Knowledge of protection engineering standards, tools, procedures, and industry best practices.
-   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
-   Good communication and teamwork abilities.

### Preferred Qualifications

-   Experience in substation automation and protection coordination.
-   Exposure to international projects and customer-facing technical support.
-   Familiarity with SCADA integration and industrial communication networks.

## Benefits

-   **Annual bonus**
-   Health insurance and wellness programs
-   Professional development and training opportunities

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