In this role, you will head up and oversee all engineering activities within the project, ensuring sound adherence to Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) delivery criteria. You will manage design activities, the project engineering budget, and the design change process. It is essential to coordinate all technical tasks, whether executed by our internal teams or by partners and subcontractors, to ensure seamless technical integration for our Grid Solutions projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Accountability for the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets.
- Integrating engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure a seamless project flow and prevent functional silos.
- Managing the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries among all project partners.
- Ensuring all engineering deliverables and the final solution strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and regulatory standards.
- Monitoring engineering performance through key metrics (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement in design efficiency and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of established experience heading up primary design activities within EPC environments, specifically in Transmission and Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector.
- Practical experience with High Voltage (HV) GIS/AIS substations ranging from 132kV up to 400kV and above.
- Successful track record in technical project management within multidisciplinary and international team environments.
- Sound communication and negotiation skills with professional fluency in English and Arabic.
Eligibility Requirement
Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.
Desired Characteristics
- Extensive experience in High Voltage Substation Primary Design, covering general layouts and electrical safety clearances.
- Systematic approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build effective teams.
- Professional fluency in Arabic.
- Ability to live and work in Riyadh.
Location: Riyadh, Jeddah
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Today
Time Left to Apply: End Date: July 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R5046091
