Senior Electrical Engineer (Saudi National)

About the role

Egis is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in AlUla to provide oversight, coordination and construction supervision support for electrical works across AlUla infrastructure and development projects. The role ensures electrical works follow approved designs, specifications, Saudi regulations, authority requirements, international standards, quality requirements and approved programmes, working closely with the Resident Engineer, Project Manager, contractors, consultants, designers, utility providers and other disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior technical oversight of electrical works during construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Check electrical drawings, specifications, method statements, material submissions, shop drawings and technical proposals for compliance.
• Monitor installation of HV/MV/LV networks, substations, transformers, switchgear and distribution systems.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, utilities, roads, architectural, mechanical, ICT and other disciplines.
• Ensure site activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, materials and standards.
• Coordinate with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and other utility providers and authorities.
• Support the Project Manager/Resident Engineer in obtaining technical and authority approvals.
• Monitor contractor progress against the programme and test/commissioning activities, and review snagging items and as-built documentation.
• Maintain professional communication with the client, contractors and consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognised university.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably on major infrastructure, utilities and development projects.
• Experience in PMC, PMCM, engineering consultancy or construction supervision; previous experience in Saudi Arabia and/or the GCC is required.
• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognised engineering body is preferred; SCE registration is preferred where applicable.

Required skills

• Strong experience in HV/MV/LV distribution, substations, transformers, street lighting and external networks.
• Knowledge of SEC requirements, the Saudi Building Code and Saudi authority requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA and BS.
• Testing, commissioning and handover of electrical systems.