Design Engineer – Power Transformers & Shunt Reactors

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to lead the design of Extra High Voltage (EHV) power transformers and shunt reactors for projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves performing detailed calculations, optimizing designs, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct transformer and reactor design calculations, including electromagnetic, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical analyses.
• Optimize designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical documentation and design reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and manufacturing partners.
• Validate designs against IEC and IEEE standards and testing requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in designing power transformers up to 500 MVA/400 kV and shunt reactors up to 200 MVAR/400 kV.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Transformer design calculations
• Reactor design calculations
• Electromagnetic design
• Thermal design
• Dielectric design
• Mechanical design
• Design software for transformer and reactor engineering
• Knowledge of IEC standards
• Knowledge of IEEE standards