Senior MEP Electrical Engineer

About the role

KEO, an AEP/PMCM firm recognised as a top international design and project management and construction firm, is looking for an experienced Senior MEP Electrical Engineer in Riyadh. The engineer oversees and supervises electrical construction works, ensuring compliance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and Saudi regulations, while managing site activities, coordinating with contractors and consultants and ensuring successful testing, commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor electrical installation works against approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Oversee installation of power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, lighting, emergency power and low-current systems.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical submissions.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress, workmanship and installation activities against project schedules.
• Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, civil, structural and architectural disciplines to resolve interface issues.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC 401/801), SEC standards, SASO, NFPA and relevant authority regulations.
• Resolve technical issues, review RFIs and provide engineering recommendations.
• Witness electrical testing and commissioning, including insulation resistance, earthing and equipment testing, and oversee energisation and system integration.
• Monitor and close out site observations, non-conformance reports and snagging items.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals and technical documentation to support handover and the Defects Liability Period.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in electrical construction supervision on building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience supervising electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience with engineering consultants or PMC organisations preferred.
• Good knowledge of Saudi electrical codes, SEC standards and international regulations.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or equivalent professional registration, as applicable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, emergency power and low-current systems.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP and Navisworks.
• Site supervision, contractor management and multidisciplinary coordination.

What we offer

• Internal global mobility and career development.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship and employee referral rewards.
• Mentoring and coaching programmes and in-house on-demand learning courses.
• On-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics.