Senior Electrical Engineer (Design Review)

About the Role
Join us in a dynamic and supportive environment as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Riyadh, KSA. This role involves providing an independent technical review of electrical design submissions, which encompass power distribution, lighting, low-current systems, fire alarm, and life safety systems. Your contribution will ensure compliance with codes, technical adequacy, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design Stage Reviews
  • Review contractor electrical design submissions through various stages: Pre-Concept, Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design, and IFC.
  • Review, revise, and approve load schedules, single-line diagrams, short-circuit calculations, voltage drop calculations, lighting calculations, and low-current system architectures.
  • Conduct Peer Reviews as requested by the Client for designs prepared by Client-appointed designers.

• Code & Regulatory Conformance
  • Verify compliance with Saudi Electrical Code (SBC 401/801), SEC standards, SASO, NFPA, and local authority regulations.
  • Confirm spatial and maintenance requirements for electrical rooms, substations, cable tray routes, and panel locations.
  • Evaluate the constructability, safety, and energy efficiency of electrical systems; recommend improvements.

• Integration, BIM & Stage Gate Approvals
  • Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical (HVAC power/BMS), civil, structural, and architectural design leads.
  • Participate in BIM clash detection to resolve spatial conflicts in containment, lighting, and equipment.
  • Support stage-gate approvals, risk tracking, and technical evaluations of electrical design modifications.

• Site Supervision & Technical Oversight
  • Supervise site installation of electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, generators, cable containment, lighting, and low-current systems.
  • Ensure compliance of electrical works with SEC standards, SBC 401/801, Saudi Civil Defense requirements, and licensing regulations.
  • Provide technical support, resolve site coordination queries, and review drawing modifications.

• Submittals, Inspections & Testing/Commissioning
  • Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, factory test reports, and method statements.
  • Conduct site inspections and establish hold points; witness field testing (insulation resistance, earthing, primary injection).
  • Establish testing & commissioning schedules and oversee procedures alongside operator teams.

• BIM Integration, As-Builts & DLP Management
  • Ensure electrical updates are integrated into the BIM model; review and approve model-extracted As-Built drawings.
  • Review electrical O&M manuals, test dossiers, spare parts lists, and manufacturer warranties.
  • Prepare electrical snagging lists, verify completion of outstanding work, and oversee defect rectifications during the Defects Liability Period (DLP).

Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Essential Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
  • 12+ years of experience recommended in electrical and low-current design and design review.
  • Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers or relevant regulatory bodies is required.

• Core Competencies
  • Expertise in electrical design software such as ETAP, Dialux, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
  • In-depth knowledge of SEC guidelines, SBC 401, NFPA, and SASO standards.
  • Proficiency in power distribution, emergency standby systems, low-current systems (ICT, CCTV, Access Control), and fire alarm design.
  • Strong analytical skills, interdisciplinary coordination ability, and technical writing capabilities.

Benefits
Joining our team offers more than just career growth. Enjoy a supportive environment that promotes professional development through global mobility and various career advancement opportunities. We prioritize health and well-being with on-demand counseling services and regular wellness clinics. Engage in community events like sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups.
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Individual athletic sponsorship.
• Study assistance sponsorship.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Mentoring and coaching programs.
• Extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.