Title : Manager, EMTP Studies

Direct Reporting Relationship : Manager, EMTP Studies

Company : DAR Engineering

Business Unit : Energy

Department : Power Systems

Section : EMTP Studies

Job Location : Dammam, KSA

Purpose

Manage and oversee the delivery of high-quality, standards-compliant power system studies within the EMTP domain of DAR Engineerings Power System Studies section, ensuring technical excellence, resource optimization, and effective client engagement in alignment with business objectives. Coordinate with department manager for tenders and in business development.

Key Accountability

Strategic & Functional Oversight

• Ensure performance alignment with directions given by the department management

• Contribute to strategic planning and execution initiatives aligned with the objectives of the Energy Business Unit

Design & Technical Oversight

• Execute EMTP studies for switching surges, TRV, insulation coordination, cable energization, lightning impacts, RTDS Testing etc.

• Use tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ATP and RSCAD to perform transient simulations

• Develop simulation methodologies, validate against vendor specs or field data

• Approve final reports and ensure output meet internal and client quality standards

Project Management & Coordination

• Plan and track workload, schedule, and resource utilization, reporting to the Power System Study Manager.

• Support monthly progress reporting, budget tracking, and timely invoicing with corrective actions on budget variances.

• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth collaboration and meet assigned scope objectives.

• Assist Power System Study Manager in subcontractor/subconsultant evaluations and project milestone delivery.

• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of study outcomes with design deliverables and engineering functions.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with OEMs, EPCs, and utilities to gather data, present results, and finalize recommendations

• Represent DAR Engineering in client workshops and technical reviews

Tendering & Documentation

• Develop technical proposals, resource estimates, and bid documentation in coordination with the Tender Department.

• Review technical submissions prepared by engineers for bidding and execution stages.

• Ensure proper documentation of all project deliverables per the companys DMS protocols.

Quality & Standards Compliance

• Implement QMS across all stages of design development

• Align section output with standards and directives from the Power System Studies Manager

Continuous Learning & Development

• Promote knowledge-sharing of EMTP-specific skills across the team

Team Management

• Direct EMTP study engineers in simulation planning, execution, and delivery

• Encourage a culture of accountability, technical accuracy, and development within the team

Skills

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Overall experience of 20 years with 13 to 15 years of relevant experience in power system transient studies using EMTP tools (PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ATP, RSCAD).
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience managing high-performance simulation teams.
• Deep knowledge of electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, switching surge analysis, model validation and RTDS Hardware in the loop (HIL) Testing.
• Exposure or hands on experience in RTDS.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Masters is preferable. Doctorate is an added advantage.